"I didn't feel the bite, just when I got back I saw the lump. I was a bit shocked, I thought it was a bee sting or something. I thought it would go down but then it started getting blisters. I was struggling to walk at one point, I was like a donkey. I didn't think spider bites were that common in the UK."
"I've been left with a scar that doesn't look that nice,"
"It's definitely made me a lot more aware of spiders."
A 16-year-old in Sittingbourne, Kent sustained a false widow spider bite while searching for his cat. A lump appeared on his right knee, developed into a large blister that burst, oozing blood and pus, causing severe pain and infection. Multiple medical visits prompted removal of dead skin and a prescribed course of antibiotics. The infection resolved after two weeks of antibiotics, but a lasting scar remained. Symptoms included burning, swelling, blisters, and difficulty walking. False widow bites often resemble bee or wasp stings and occur when spiders are handled or trapped against skin. First aid includes washing with soap and water, cool compresses, and over-the-counter pain relief.
Read at Mail Online
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