Subject:

SPIDER BITE

SPIDER BITE
  Everyone, please look at the attached pictures of a guy
who was bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider. 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. Now we all should know what to look out for. I thought
this would be a good thing to send around to people as it is summertime and
people are going to be digging around for yard work, etc. The attached
pictures illustrate the progression of a brown recluse spider bite. Just as
a warning, day 3-6 photos are not too graphic. However, day 9 and 10 are
very graphic. Your discretion is advised if you choose to view. The final
picture is the most important as it contains a picture of the actual spider.
Please be careful, spider bites are dangerous and can have permanent and
highly negative consequences. FYI - They like the darkness and tend to live
in storage sheds, 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, turn
on a light, and leave it on for about 30 minutes before you go in to do your
work. Take caution  when out in the yard, in storage sheds, brush pile or any
place that is dark and secluded.

Brooke Louise Catalon, Graduate Student
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Southeastern Louisiana University

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Day 9

Day 10

Brown Recluse Spider