How do I know if my child has been bitten by a spider?
Signs and Symptoms
- swelling or redness around the bite.
- pain around the bite within 2 to 8 hours.
- joint stiffness or pain.
- nausea, vomiting.
- body rash.
- fever, chills, and body aches.
- tiredness.
What should I do if my child gets bit by a spider?
How is a spider bite treated in a child?
- Stay calm.
- Wash the area well with soap and water.
- Put a cold or ice pack wrapped in a cloth, or a cold, wet washcloth on the area of the bite.
- Apply an antibiotic lotion or cream to the area of the bite.
- Give acetaminophen to your child.
How long do symptoms occur after a spider bite?
It may take 30 minutes to 2 hours or longer before you feel any effects from a spider bite, so if you know you’ve been bitten, pay attention to symptoms.
What do you do for a red back spider bite?
For all other spider bites, including bites from redback spiders, apply a cold compress or ice pack (wrapped in a clean cloth), directly over the bite site for 15 minutes to help relieve the pain and reapply as needed. Seek medical assistance if further symptoms or signs of infection develop.
When to get a spider bite checked out?
Get checked out right away if you have symptoms beyond the bite, like serious pain in your belly, cramps, throwing up, or trouble breathing. You also should see your doctor if you have an open sore or a bullseye mark, or if the bite gets worse after 24 hours.
How can you tell a Redback Spider bite?
The bite of the Redback Spider is highly venomous. It is characterised by intense localised pain around the bite site….Other common symptoms of a Redback Spider bite include:
- Sweating.
- Muscular weakness.
- Loss of coordination.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Convulsions (in serious cases)
What kind of spider has a red back?
redback, (Latrodectus hasselti), species of comb-footed spider (family Theridiidae) that is native to Australia, the females of which are venomous and distinguished by an orange or red stripe on the back of the abdomen.
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