[Rhodes22-list] Fw: URGENT - brown recluse spider

Wed May 17 19:08:24 EDT 2006

Saroj,

I had a boxer dog that was bitten by a brown recluse
and he developed a softball size tumor on his side as
a result.  When it 'popped' the vet used a rubber
splint to hold his sides together until the wound
healed.  "Malabar" was left with a spot about the size
of a quarter where hair wouldn't grow after about
three months.  My 'then wife' was bitten by a brown
recluse a few months later and put ice on the bite
area immediately.  That seems to be the key,  ICE the
bite as quickly as possible.  We lived in an old
farmhouse at the time that was a haven for spyders. 
They like damp areas and especially clothing left
lying around.  I've been a bit paranoid about them
ever since and have my house 'nuked' every year.  Not
the most environmentially sensitive approach to the
threat but once you've seen the damage,  you operate
in accordance.  

Brad

--- Saroj Gilbert <saroj at pathfind.net> wrote:

> And on another note... wonder if they live in dark
> places on boats?
> 
> >>> 
> >>> This is really gross - but everyone should look
> all
> >>> the way to the bottom of 
> >>> the e-mail to see the pictures - because it
> could
> >>> happen to you.  And some of 
> >>> you know just how bad I hate spiders.
> >>> > Subject: FW: URGENT
> >>> Date: Wed, 10 May 2006 07:26:21 -0400
> >>> From: <Josephsh at usa.redcross.org>
> >>> To: undisclosed-recipients:;
> >>> 
> >>> OK - this is going to gross you right out be
> careful
> >>> when you're
> >>> gardening and clearing stuff out - you're warned
> -
> >>> SJ
> >>> 
> >>> > Brown Recluse Spiders - This is a MUST read
> >>> > It's summertime & cleanup is going on. Be
> careful
> >>> where
> >>> > you put your hands. They like dark spaces &
> >>> woodpiles.
> >>> > Also cool areas in the
> >>> >
> >>>
> >>
>
attic..............................................cw
> >>> >   This guy was bitten by a Brown Recluse
> spider.
> >>> >                 Day 3
> >>> >   The following illustrates the progression
> >>> >   of a brown recluse spider bite.
> >>> >   The affected skin actually dies on his body.
> >>> >                 Day 5
> >>> >   Some of the pictures towards the end are
> pretty
> >>> nasty,
> >>> >   but take a look at the last one -- it is a
> >>> picture of the
> >>> > spider itself.
> >>> >                        Day 6
> >>> >   The Brown Recluse Spider is the most
> >>> >   dangerous spider that we have here in the
> USA.
> >>> >                 Day 9
> >>> >   A person can die from it's bite. We all
> should
> >>> know what
> >>> > the spider looks like .
> >>> >                 Day 10
> >>> >   Send this around to people you love, because
> it
> >>> is almost
> >>> > summertime.
> >>> >   People will be digging around, doing yard
> work,
> >>> spring
> >>> > cleaning,
> >>> >   and sometimes in their attics.
> >>> >   The Dangerous Brown Recluse Spider
> >>> >   Please be careful.
> >>> >   Spider bites are dangerous and can have
> >>> permanent
> >>> >   and highly negative consequences.
> >>> >   They like the darkness and tend to live in
> >>> storage sheds
> >>> > or attics or other
> >>> >   areas that might not be frequented by people
> or
> >>> light.
> >>> >   If  you have a need to be in your attic, go
> up
> >>> there and
> >>> > turn on a light
> >>> >   and leave it on for about 30 minutes before
> you
> >>> go in to
> >>> > do your work.
> >>> >   PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR  RELATIVES AND
> >>> FRIENDS!
> > 
> >>> > Subject: Fw: Pam's cousin/URGENT
> >>> Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 11:12:51 -0400
> >>>  
> >>> Ladies I am sure Pam will not mind me sharing
> this I
> >>> had sent out an email to some of you about a
> brown
> >>> recluse spider and this was Pam's reply please
> take
> >>> a moment and pray for her, her family an her
> cousin.
> >>> Hugs and love.
> >>> Mary:}
> >>>  
> >>>  
> >>>  
> >>> Mary,
> >>> This is so current for me.  My cousin was bitten
> two
> >>> weeks ago  by the brown 
> >>> recluse and waited several days before going to
> the
> >>> hosptial...did not know 
> >>> what had bitten him.....is in a coma and will
> >>> probably lose his arm.  At 
> >>> first they were saying he would not live.  He's
> not
> >>> saved so pray for him if 
> >>> you think of it.  Love you!
> >>> Pam
> > 
> >> 
> >> Julian Wright
> >> CEO
> >> 
> >> Fork & Dagger Development 
> >> Bar & Restaurant Development and Management
> >> 
> >> 4959 East Red Rock Dr.
> >> Phoenix, AZ 85018
> >> 
> >> Cell (480) 239-7114
> >> Fax (602) 374-3044
> >> 
> >> julian at forkanddagger.com> Name:
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