Cheiracanthium mildei
(Long-legged Sac Spider)

Picture ID 103334

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It bit me (unprovoked) and it caused a lot of burning

Submitted by:
shay6198
Submitted: Apr 21, 2020
Photographed: Apr 21, 2020
Spider: Cheiracanthium mildei (Long-legged Sac Spider)
Location: Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States
Spotted Indoors: Other
Found in web?: No
Attributes: Dorsal

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LilDame

April 21, 2020 1:51 pm

Burning and itching is common effects in spider bites. Elevate the area and ice it to control the swelling. Make a baking soda and water mix and put it on it to draw out the venom. Wash it with soap and water, dry it but not hard just dab the area softly. If you have an allergic reaction, seek medical attention immediately.

midnighttea

April 21, 2020 4:18 pm

This is a Yellow Sac Spider. Its venom can destroy tissue, so you should care for the bite immediately.

LilDame

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April 22, 2020 6:41 am

Yes and it puts you in anaphylactic shock also and rots your skin.

ItsyBitsy

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Reply to LilDame

April 22, 2020 10:50 pm

Cheiracanthium mildei is not currently considered to be of medical concern. (Everyone’s immune system is different though.)
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/spiders/types.html