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To: bentway who wrote (360185)	11/25/2007 10:18:24 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1588789

Judging from your physical reaction, either you are allergic to spiders or that was a venomous spider. I've been bitten a lot, camping and at home, and never had a reaction like that. Since spider eat insects, I don't kill the ones I see in my house - I just regard them like little watchdogs. I suspect it was a venomous spider given the reaction. I do the same thing as you......I don't kill the ones in the house. However, this year we have had a lot of them come in doors......I think because of the cool weather. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-hobo-spider.htm The hobo spider has finally claimed its reputation that was taken for many years by the brown recluse spider as the most dangerous arachnid of the Pacific Northwest. Since its introduction to American through the port of Seattle on goods shipped from Europe, this spider has been responsible for countless human bites. The end of the 20th century showed its habitat extending into Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and California. That's what my neigbors think it was....the hobo. The bite wasn't like an allergic reaction........the bite actually hurt esp when it was touched. This describes what I had exactly: The venom of the hobo spider is so dangerous, it's one of a few arachnids listed on the Center for Disease Control's list of poisons. Even though only 50% of bites inject venom and result in tegenarism, the hobo is responsible for more human bites in Northeast America than any other spider. These bites are rarely fatal.At first, the bite spot might resemble a mosquito bite without the itching. After a day, the bite forms a blister that bursts to reveal an open sore. At this stage, unless the victim seeks medical attention, the sore can widen and deepen and cause much tissue damage. The wound will be very slow to heal, leaving noticeable scars. In the AM, I thought I got bit by a mosquito.......later in the day it formed the postule and then burst. What worried me is that it would not stop draining and the swelling was worsening all during the day.