Many survivalists and people alike fear spiders for a reason. It likely has to do with their long legs, eyes, and not to mention the details webs they construct with ease to catch their prey.
If you were to ask a prepper why he doesn't like spiders, most survivalists would let you know it's because they don't want to get bit! Even though most spiders won't harm you — the bite from a spider itches like a mosquito bite — there are still the occasional spiders that can cause you a lot of injuries.
Keep in mind for every spider that won't cause you harm; there are still quite a few that will cause a lot of discomfort. You may have heard of the brown recluse spider, which is one such spider that can make even the courageous of survivalists squirm when they hear this spider's name.
Why? If a survivalist got bit by a recluse spider, they would need medical attention. However, if you're a prepper who bugs out a lot, and you're living off the grid that may not be possible. What are you supposed to do at that point if there's no emergency care available?
After the break, learn about the steps you should take if you're living off the grid and get bit by a recluse spider. If there isn't emergency help, nearby it's up to you to know the proper course of treatment.
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Dibs on your stuff………
Michael Tolbert. Got this stuff laying around?
How long do you keep applying the bentonite clay past for??
Dave Allan
If you’re away from civilization.. you can find these products in your local stores hmmm ok so what do you do of no store is around
Stock up first?
Thx Debs.
Wash the skin before applying the clay to remove oils… Clay should be effective for a week or so, use for at least 2 weeks.
Vincenzo Manfreda there it is!!!!
The a nope bug
Like taped in at all times for two weeks?
Bite it back
Hi, you need to apply it heavy, as a thick paste, tape it in, but clean it out as Dave Allan said, and reapply a fresh paste several times a day.
Awesome DB Renolds that’s what I figured but just wanted to clear it up
Rub some dirt on it and harden the$#%&!@*up!
Sound like you may have been infantry at some point lol
Guess I’ll just have to lopp off what ever gets bit!
Matty Colon
Bite that lil f***er back
There are two things you can do to treat a brown recluse bite. First if you have ice, place an ice cube directly on the bite, repeat as many times as possible. This will contain the venom to the area, but, you might have to cut away the dead area. Second and the most effective way is to take a hot ember, cigarette, or cigar, apply rhe the cherry directly to the bite. This will leave a scar but, if you don’t have medical services available…
medicinal stun gun,, neutralizes the venom faster than most meds
Nah just sick of our cotton wool society
Yeah, this bullshit$#%&!@*bunch of pussies around the world today is sickening
I’d cut it and cup it.
Hospital is the only way. IV of vancomycin is the only thing that stopped the pain and spreading of the venom for me. Took 2 weeks of tortuous pain, heavy drugs, MRI’s, specialists…
Cut bite stuff with gause find sulfur pack gause with sulfur
I’ve been bit twice.
once on waistline once on knee could put entire thumb in wound I cut pus pocket I drained I packed with gauze I took bactroban it felt like constant burn.for days feverish also and dizzy at times I lived wound healed tho they both look links gun shot wounds.
If I was in bad situation I’d cut drain pack with gunpowder light.it would hurt but worth trying.
I cut the tip of finger off burned it healed fast two weeks.burned with hot glue.
Neutralize the acids baking soda
studies show it was most likely a Hobo spider than a brown recluse
Core the wound like a bad spot on a potatoe, unless the bite was completely unnoticed and has spread. Then go the doctor,$#%&!@*literally rots limbs off.
OFF THE GRID , Don’t think so … Was Bitten in my Home in Killeen Texas by one … it took three years for one of it’s fangs to work it’s way out of my inner thigh and a deep hole in my leg … Not a nice bug …
Paige Powell Preece
Sean Preece
If your living off the grid how do you see this?
If you live off the grid, you aren’t on Facebook
Potatoes do not work on spider bit
There is a plant called plantain, not sure if I spelled that correctly but it has been used to treat these bites in Arizona for hundreds of years.
Been bit twice in the past month. Never went to the dr. Used an ice pack, laid around to slow poison spread and ate lots of garlic. Mine healed with almost no scars.
This is a brown recluse spider bite I just took this picture and it’s been a week since it happened. It itches at first then I felt the skin peel away then I stopped scratching and tried to dry it out. It hurt more so I put some ointment on it and bandaged it for 2 days. I took it off and it still burned so then I poured apple cider vinegar and it hurt like hell for a few minutes then I put a sock on Wednesday. Thursday night I took the sock off and it looks the same. I think it’s healing OK I don’t hurt no more but my slippers (flip flops) just fit perfectly wrong. Oh well the struggle is real. :/
JohnSylvia Quinn
Watch your Pets. 2nd Cat to get bitten by one in two years. Took a little over 6 weeks to heal
Soak the affected area in a fish bag
Lisa Bennett
I’m nose scared of those than the federal govt, they are so creepy
That’s after getting a brown recluse bite cut out
Recluse venom is a necrotoxin. As the venom contacts living cells, those cells die in a fashion that is similar to gangrene or rot. Antibiotics have little to no affect on such venoms. Cutting the wound is one the worst things you can do as you can possibly allow the toxin access to other areas via the blood. Drawing out the venom as early as you can helps to limit the spread. Also, recluse venom does contain an acid, use of alkaline agents only help to reduce the pain and some of the swelling. Any fine, super dry mineral based powder can help if applied directly to the bite, after the charcoal. Yes, bentonite is the best as it absorbs any oily substance such as venom. But, talc, corn starch, and even flour if nothing else will help. Apply bentonite in a paste if you have it. But the others, pack on in heaps dry. Use wraps or bandages to hold it in place. Keep the bite area as clean as possible. Change any dressing at least four times a day or more if possible. A Hobo bite won’t turn black, but a recluse bite will. You must work to limit the damage the toxin does. For the first few days, stay rather sedentary and keep the bite area elevated. Never scratch it or pick at it. Never squeeze it in a conventional sense. After a few days to a week, the wound should start to drain. Keep it clean.
The PA I used to work for would prescribe benadryl and Tylenol for non infected Brown recluse bites. Treatment really depends on how long you’ve had the bite and if it has become infected. Activated charcoal might help if you just got bitten, however most people don’t seek treatment early because the bites are relatively painless.
Ouch. Looks like mrsa. I hope you’re healing up!