 | Females can grow to be one and a half inches long with it's legs extended. |
| The female has a shiny black body with a red hour glass on it. |
| Males are NOT venomous, but the female is. |
| Conditions of the bite can range depending on the person. |
| The black widow belongs to the Theridiidae family. |
| It's scientific name is Latrodectus mactans. |
| Death will usual results from complications, not the bite itself. |
| If bitten go to the doctor as soon as possible. |
Their venom does work quickly, and you will be able to tell if you’ve been bitten. First you will get bad cramps followed by breathing problems, a high fever, and then finally great pain. Antitoxin should be taken immediately. Go to a doctor as soon as possible and get the medicine. A black widow bite can kill you only if you don't get medical attention immediately. Peoples complications will differ depending on the person. Remember, if you get bit that doesn't mean you will die so just stay calm, take a quick look at the bite to see if you can identify what bit you, and then go to the doctor A.S.A.P!!! (As Soon As Possible) Don't forget, black widows don’t start it, they finish it. Look at the bullets for new and old facts. After you're done with that, click on the spider to get back to black widow homepage.
