When a spider bite does occur, venom is injected into the tissue, causing redness and swelling. Spiders typically bite when they feel threatened, such as when they are trapped or touched unexpectedly.

Doctors blame a brown recluse spider for causing raging and life-threatening infection in a Georgia woman, Victoria Franklin. Toxologists are suspicious, saying it could be MRSA bacteria instead.

A bite from this particular spider may be painful, but it is not considered life-threatening. The skin surrounding the bite may also feel numb at first.

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An official cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Despite that, Gill told the Echo that his family believed it was the result of the spider bite. She said she's in "complete shock." Gill said her ...

Most spider species subdue dinner by injecting venom from their fangs. Feather-legged lace weavers swathe prey in silk, then upchuck a killing brew.

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