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Spider Bite

  • 15-09-2011 8:53am
    #1
    Shazforgrub
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭


    I'm sure a lot of people have noticed there are loads of huge spiders about the place these days, I've heard its because they are out trying to find a mate this time of year. I always presumed they were harmless, and usually pick them up and fire them out the nearest door/window. However last night I was havin a shower n felt a sting on my leg n there was this huge f***er down at my feet, I can't be 100%, but I'm pretty sure he bit me, I had not other cause for the sting, and the stinging itself lasted a few hours, getting more severe over the first hour or two.

    Can anyone give some info on spiders in Ireland, what are the common species (large ones), and do they actually bite??


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  • #2
    pat1981
    Registered Users Posts: 202 ✭✭pat1981


    I'd go to your local pharmacy for advice or even your gp if your concerned.


  • #3
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,685 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    The only species Im aware of that bites over here are the False Widows.These huge ones that you see cant physically break human skin.

    I doubt it was a spider bite to be honest.


  • #4
    Shazforgrub
    Registered Users Posts: 102 ✭✭Shazforgrub


    If someone else had told me this story I would have said the very same, I even had a disagreement with my sister earlier that day about whether or not spiders in Ireland would bite you.

    Something definitely bit me tho, and the only creature around at the time was the spider???

    I don't think it was a false widow, judging by the pictures available online


  • #5
    Graces7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    All spiders bite. We are aware because of family in eg Canada where many spider bites are very poisonous and leave huge craters in flesh. But all spiders bite and some folk are sensitive and others not. Same here with the wasp sting that is still bad two days on.

    Does not affect all the same way.

    Antihistamine cream will help but yes to the pharmacist etc if it happens again.


  • #6
    mammy6
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭mammy6


    Spiders!! I have killed eight in my house in the last 10 days. they are huge.... whats goimg on?


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  • #7
    Tazium
    Registered Users Posts: 903 ✭✭✭Tazium


    OP, it starts slowly but first signs are vision improving along with your peripheral and spacial awareness. A certain tingling sensation that later you can put down to your spider sense. You'll find next time you are on tippy toes reaching for the high shelf a small web like substance will emit, do not panic! Costume shops in the city have you covered.


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