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Tarantula Spider
Definition Poisoning by a bite from a tarantula spider.
Pictures & Images
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Symptoms & Signs
- body as a whole
- pain similar to a bee or wasp sting at the site of the bite
- sense of swelling of lips and throat
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respiratory
- eyes, ears, nose, and throat
- angioedema (eye lid puffiness)
- skin temperature over the bite area tends to be warmer than the - surrounding area
- skin
- redness
- rash
- itching ( usually caused by the penetration of barbed hairs)
- swelling at the site of the bite
- heart and blood vessels
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• Definition
• Symptoms & Signs
• Poisonous Ingredient
• Where Found
• Home Treatment
• Before Calling Emergency
• Poison Control, or a Local Emergency Number
• What to Expect at the Emergency Room
• Prognosis or Expectations
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Angioedema
Other Topics
• Allergic Reactions
• Blood Pressure - Low
• Breathing Difficulty
• Itching
• Poison Control Centers - Emergency Number
• Pulse - Bounding
• Rashes
• Respiratory
• Swelling
• Wasp
Review Date : 1/18/2002
Reviewed By : Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.
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