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Spider bites: First aid

Black widow spiders

You can usually identify a black widow spider by the red hourglass marking on its belly. In the United States, this spider is more common in the South. It's also found in Europe.

Signs and symptoms of a black widow spider bite can include:

  • Redness, pain and swelling
  • Severe abdominal rigidity or cramping
  • Nausea, vomiting, tremors or sweating