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Got bit in bed! What is this spider? #414729

Asked July 17, 2017, 8:36 AM EDT

I got bit in my armpit by a spider twice in bed. It stung a lot at first and now doesn't.

Ector County Texas

Expert Response

Thank you for the question to Extension. The photograph doesn't provide enough information to determine what type of spider it is. Please make an appointment to see your Dr. as soon as possible for examination of the bit wound.

Jeff Floyd Replied July 18, 2017, 2:32 AM EDT

This work is supported in part by New Technologies for Ag Extension grant no. 2020-41595-30123 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Got bit in bed! What is this spider? #414729

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