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Brown recluse spider    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Definition:

Poisoning by a bite from a brown recluse spider.

Poisonous Ingredient

  • Brown recluse spider venom

Where Found

  • Most common in the South and Central states, especially in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, eastern Texas, and Oklahoma. They have also been reported in several large cities outside this range.
  • Prefers dark, sheltered areas, such as under porches and in woodpiles.

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