The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...
The first signs of a black widow spider bite are usually a pinprick sensation, minor swelling, redness and a target-shaped sore, Medline Plus explains. Within 15 minutes to an hour of getting the bite ...
Black widow spider bites produce a sharp pricking sensation, which develops into a dull ache or numbness. Two red fang marks may also be visible. Treatment: If you're concerned about your spider ...
Anyone who's concerned about a spider bite to call poison control or 911 for first aid guidance and further instructions, Medline Plus advises. Treatment at the hospital for a spider bite might ...
In terms of treatment, the administration of antivenom ... of timely medical intervention in managing the effects of spider bites. Overall, the ongoing research into the venom of Loxosceles ...
Almost 100 people were hospitalised with suspected spider bites last year, official NHS data show, which is four times as many as a decade ago and twice as many as two years ago. The vast majority ...
Monash University scientists have identified an immune system power play behind serious bee venom allergy, which lands twice as many Australians in hospital emergency departments each year as snake or ...