That time of year

[TracyP]

My wife and I went to Cana Virginia for an annual apple and other produce buying trip. Well seems spider season is in full swing. I have been home most of the week with a nasty bite on my left arm and even more nasty antibiotics. Guess there was a little critter hiding in one of those baskets or bags. Never felt it, but by Monday, it was obvious he got me good. Not as bad as a Brown recluse but still causing sickness and an abscess in my arm. Keep your eyes open for these little fellas. I would post a picture but would have to self moderate it. Keep your eyes open this time of year!!

 

[Bryan S]

Been fighting those critters in the shop the last several months. One got me on the ankle back in the summer and took a month to completely heal.

 

[MikeH]

Thanks for the heads up Tracy! Hope you heal quickly.

 

[bwat]

OUCH! Take care and heal quickly!

 

[RandyJ]

Hope you heal soon, Tracy.

What kind of spider was it? I want to know so I can steer clear of them!!!

Good luck,

 

[TracyP]

never saw it, probably one of the widow varieties..

 

[Glennbear]

Last year while making some deck repairs I found a black widow under a railing I was removing. Since then I have been uber careful but recently I moved a wheelbarrow in the shed and found that one had made a web across the open shell of the barrow in just a couple days. They do not always hide in little dark spaces :confused_ Thanks for the reminder Tracy, I hope you heal quickly. :wsmile:

 

[Gofor]

Could have also been a recluse. Depends on how much venom he got into you.

Go

 

[TracyP]

That was my thoughts, bur Doc. Disagrees. He said there would be a lot of necroses even with a little venom.

 

[Partman]

Tracy, Sorry to hear that. Glad you are on the way to getting well. :eusa_danc
Hope to see you Friday or Saturday in Hickory.

Danny

 

[LeftyTom]

Well, snap! Get healed up quick.