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The brown recluse spider, also known as the violin spider, is a venomous creature with bites that can make children and adults sick. Recluse brown spiders differ in that they have 6 eyes (most spiders have 8 eyes) and a violin on their back. If you live in an area with a brown recluse then it is a good idea to learn to identify this species. Read on to learn how to identify the brown recluse spider.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Identifying Features

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   Look at color. Reclusive brown spider has a brown or sandy body and has a slightly darker mark in the center; they can also be dark brown, even yellowish, the legs are lighter and uniform brown, with no other markings.
   • If the spider's leg has stripes or spots, it's not a brown recluse.
   • If the spider has two spots other than the violin (and possibly lighter in color than the belly), the spider is not a brown recluse either.
   • If the spider had legs that were much darker than the body, it wouldn't be a brown recluse either. Remember that the color color of the spider can be slightly different.

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   Observe the violin pattern on the spider's body. This shape is darker brown than the rest of the body, ie the nipples. You may not recognize the figure of the violin because it is not very clear.
   • Many spiders also have similar shapes on the body, so this feature alone would not be able to identify it as a brown recluse.
   • Again, closely observe the color of the violin image on the spider's body. If there are more spots or spots it is not a brown recluse. However, sun injuries or injuries can also discolor or change texture.

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   Count the spider's eyes. Unlike other spiders, the brown recluse has only 6 eyes. They are arranged in pairs: a pair in the middle and a pair of eyes on each side. Because the spider's eyes are so small, it will be difficult to see without a magnifying glass. If you count eight eyes it means it is not a brown recluse. (remember to be safe when counting - you probably don't want to come to the conclusion that the spider has six eyes and is suddenly bitten!)

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   Observe the fluff on the spider. Recluse brown spider has many short and fine hairs on the body. Unlike some other spiders, they do not have spines on the body and legs. If you see thorns, it is definitely not a brown recluse.

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   Check the width of the spider's body. Reclusive brown spider does not grow to exceed 1.3 cm. If the spider you see is bigger, that's another spider. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Examination of the habitat of the brown recluse spider

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   Know about the habitat of the brown recluse spider. This spider lives in the midwest, southeast, and southwestern regions of the United States. If you do not live in these regions, chances are you won't come across a reclusive brown spider, though that is still possible.

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   Know where the brown recluse likes to reside. As its name implies, brown spiders lurk in secluded places. They often go online in a dry place and have not been disturbed before. You can find them in the following places:
   • Rotten bark
   • Rooftop
   • Basement
   • Wall cabinets
   • Storehouse
   • Tent
   • Piles of wood
   • Shoes
   • Wardrobe
   • Toilet
   • Cardboard box
   • After wall painting
   • The bed is not in use

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   Observe the web of the brown recluse spider. Reclusive brown spider webs are sparse, sticky and are ivory-white or grayish-white. You won't see brown spider webs lurking between trees or walls - this kind of web is that of orb weaver. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Identifying the bite of the brown recluse spider

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   Notice how you felt when you were bitten. The initial brown recluse spider bite is usually painless, and this means you may not realize you've been bitten within 8 hours. After that time, the affected area will become red, painful and swollen.

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   Be aware of other symptoms. In some cases, the bite itself does not cause the most severe symptoms, but children and sensitive people may experience other symptoms.Watch for the following possible symptoms:
   • Cold
   • Feeling sick
   • Fever
   • Nausea
   • Sweat

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   Seek medical attention. The bite of this spider is dangerous in that it causes serious tissue damage, and in rare cases can cause the victim to fall into a coma. Seek medical attention as soon as you realize you have been bitten by a reclusive brown spider. Children or the elderly must be immediate emergency when bitten; recluse brown spider bites are most dangerous to these subjects and can present many serious symptoms. While you wait to get medical treatment, you can take the following first aid steps:
   • Wash the wound with soap and water.
   • Apply the ice pack directly to the bite wound for 10 minutes, then lift for 10 minutes.
   • Repeat until you reach the medical facility.
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Advice

• Shake stored seasonal clothing, shoes or anything else in the dark before wearing or using it.
• Normally, brown recluse spiders enter the home through vents, door slots, and underneath wooden planks. You need to seal these openings to block access and regularly vacuum / sweep the dead insects to remove attractive food sources for spiders.
• Reclusive brown spiders are rarely seen during the day.
• Reclusive brown spiders usually live for 2-4 years, their prey is usually geckos, crickets, centipedes and wolf spiders.

Warning

• If you live in an area with a lot of brown recluse spiders, you should shake the sheets and blankets before going to bed. You should also check your shoes before entering your feet; they can crawl into these places at night.
• Reclusive brown spiders are not particularly aggressive; Usually they only attack if pushed against the skin - this most often happens when you roll in bed or get dressed.
• These spiders cannot bite through clothing, so use sturdy gloves and a long-sleeved shirt when searching for things in plastic bags, boxes or other objects.