Spiders
Brown Recluse Spider
The brown recluse spider is known
for its dangerous bite, often inflicted
on intrusive people. Initially, the bite
is less troublesome than a bee sting.
But within eight to 12 hours, the pain becomes intense.
Within a few days, an ulcerous sore forms. The wound heals slowly
and often leaves a large disfiguring scar. Spider bite victims are
advised to take the spider specimen with them when consulting a physician.
Characteristics:
The brown recluse also is known as the "fiddleback" spider because of
a distinguishing dark-
brown band shaped like a violin on the cephalothorax (head and body)
of both the male and
female.
These soft-bodied spiders range from yellow to dark brown in
color. Unlike many other arachnids, the brown recluse has only six eyes (arranged in three
pairs) positioned in a
semicircle at the base of the violin-shaped band.
on intrusive people. Initially, the bite
is less troublesome than a bee sting.
But within eight to 12 hours, the pain becomes intense.
Within a few days, an ulcerous sore forms. The wound heals slowly
and often leaves a large disfiguring scar. Spider bite victims are
advised to take the spider specimen with them when consulting a physician.