A cane spider bite is usually small and does not pose any serious health issues to person bitten, even in the long run. Cane spiders are typically not aggressive; they prefer to run instead of defend themselves when confronted. They only bite when they feel cornered and have to fight as a last resort.
The creepy cane spider is also known as the “large brown spider“ and is usually the size of a tuna fish can. They are abundant in the Hawaiian islands and can usually be found in the cane fields. This is true! Imagine yourself driving through an abandoned cane field, in no time your vehicle will most likely accumulate cane spiders.
Cane Spider Venom
There is nothing to panic about when bitten by a cane spider. Its bite will not harm a person. The cane spider does not produce enough poison to endanger a human being. However, if bitten by a cane spider, the victim may experience headache. Generally, can spiders are harmless. In fact, there are some cultures who keep cane spiders in their homes to get rid of cockroaches.
Cane Spider Appearance
Identifying what kind of spider bit you is important. You can distinguish the cane spider by its large and flat body that is about an inch long. It has two rows of eyes. Its legs are long and hairy. The leg span can reach up to 5 inches wide.
Cane spiders can be brown, with a cream color band encircling the back top. They also have black spots or bands on the legs. Pale patches behind the eyes and longer legs are common among male cane spiders. Female cane spiders are quick to be identified with their large abdomen.
Cane Spider Bite Symptoms
Because cane spider rarely bites, oftentimes they run away from predators. However, they can be aggressive during mating season and this is probably the only time you could get bitten by cane spiders.
A cane spider bite is typically small and does not pose a serious health risk to humans. It is similar to the bite of any non-poisonous insect. However, first aid for the spider bite is still highly recommended to prevent infection.
First Aid for a Cane Spider Bite
Administering first aid to a cane spider bite is necessary to minimize irritation and infection.
Simply clean the area with soap and water. Then apply cold compress or ice wrapped in cloth for about 20 minutes to reduce swelling. Apply antiseptic or antibiotic ointment to avoid infection. Bandage to protect and cover the bite.
No, I have them in the house sometimes and I just had one bite me in bed. I had no idea it was even there and it still hurts like hell. They are not as passive as you try to express on this page.
I got bit by a cane spider on my head . It’s been 4 days now and the pain is bad enough that I have been taking aspirin. Still swollen. Is this normal . When will the pain subside?