The brown spider is an invertebrate and venomous animal.
belongs to the gender loxosceles, of which eight species occur in Brazil. The brown spider occurs throughout Brazil, being more frequent in the south and southeast regions.
The brown spider is helpless, it doesn't usually attack humans. However, it is responsible for several accidents with human beings, which are attacked when surprised by the brown spider.
Brown spider
The brown spider's venom
The brown spider bite does not hurt and, therefore, often goes unnoticed.
The person only notices the sting around 12 to 24 hours after the accident, when the first changes appear in the area affected by the poison.
At the bite site, blisters, swelling, itching, temperature rise and necrosis may appear. Necrosis occurs due to the action of the venom, which destroys the cells in the affected area.
Brown Spider Characteristics
The brown spider is small and rarely exceeds 3 cm.
As its name says, it has a brown coloration. Among other features are: the presence of six eyes and long, slender legs.
Unlike other venomous spiders, the brown spider produces an irregular web similar to a cotton swab.
In nature, the brown spider is found hidden among the leaves and bark of trees and under rocks. They prefer dark places. During the day, the brown spiders are hidden, being active at night.
Its food is composed of small insects. At the same time, they serve as food for amphibians, reptiles and birds.
Learn more about Arachnids.
The brown spider accidents
The brown spider can be found in the home environment, where accidents with human beings occur.
Inside homes, they prefer dark places, such as behind furniture, in building materials, in garages, inside shoes and wrapped in bedding.
In these places, accidents occur when they are compressed or crushed against a man's body. In reflex response and defense, spiders bite. The most affected places are the lower limbs, upper limbs and trunk.
The treatment of the bite is made with antiarachnid or antiloxoscelic serum.
How to prevent brown spider accidents?
- Keep gardens and yards clean;
- Avoid the accumulation of debris, household garbage, construction material in the vicinity of houses, including vacant lots;
- Shake and check clothes and shoes before using;
- Do not reach into holes in the ground.
Learn more about Invertebrate Animals.
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tarantula
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