![]() The rate of a bacterial infection due to a spider bite is low (less than one percent). Pain from non-venomous spider bites typically lasts for five to 60 minutes while pain from venomous spider bites frequently lasts for longer than 24 hours. Most spider bites are less painful than a bee sting. Spider bites rarely transmit infectious diseases. However, far more concerning is the spider's venom, which can include necrotic agents or neurotoxins. Especially with larger spiders, the bite itself may be painful and cause injury. Yet, occasionally, a spider bite will cause real harm. Research has shown that 80 percent of presumed spider bites are actually bites from other insects, or due to skin infections such as MRSA (a resistant staph infection). ![]() It is common for any unexplained skin irritation to be called a "spider bite." In fact, most skin lesions and bite symptoms that are attributed to spiders are rarely actually due to a spider bite. Still, that is not enough to stop spiders from having a bad reputation. Simply put - most spider bites are accidental, harmless and require no specific treatment. Even then, most spiders are too small and not capable of breaking the skin with their fangs, or their venom too weak to be dangerous to humans. On rare occasions, spiders may have a serious lapse in judgment and bite a human finger (or other body part) mistaking it for a caterpillar or other such prey. ![]() Most spider bites occur when humans accidentally trap or brush up against a spider and receive a defensive bite. In truth, spiders are not intentionally harmful to humans. Spider Bites: Symptoms, Signs & Spider Bite Treatment
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