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Spider Myths
:: "Dangerous"
Spiders
General MythsIdentifying Spiders House Spiders Weird Myths All Myths Web Resources "I honestly believe it is better to know nothing
than to know what ain't so."
- Josh Billings, 1818-1885 (in "Solemn Thoughts") "Everything that 'everybody knows' about spiders...is
wrong!"
- Rod Crawford |
Myths About "Dangerous" Spiders
Every one of the above statements
is false!
Disclaimer: Information on this web site is not a substitute for professional medical advice, and should not be used to diagnose or treat a medical or health condition. You should consult a physician as to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or treatment. Genuine spider bites can sometimes require medical attention, but beyond that, several medical conditions commonly mistaken for spider bite can be even more serious. If you have what appears to be a serious spider bite, please contact your health care provider or local emergency services. If you have the actual spider that bit someone, always save it for identification by a professional arachnologist.
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