Research has shown there is no breeding population of Recluse spiders in Florida.
However, three species have been collected.
Venom is cytotoxic (having a toxic effect on cells) and is known to be necrotic -
meaning, the bite causes severe damage to the skin and surrounding tissue (which
can die) and may take a long time to heal.
Other symptoms may be:
However, three species have been collected.
- They are:
- Brown recluse
- Mediterranean recluse
- Chilean recluse
Venom is cytotoxic (having a toxic effect on cells) and is known to be necrotic -
meaning, the bite causes severe damage to the skin and surrounding tissue (which
can die) and may take a long time to heal.
Other symptoms may be:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal cramps
- Joint stiffness
- High fever and
- Even kidney failure if left untreated
| Florida Backyard Spiders |
| Recluse Spiders (Loxosceles spp.) |
| Brown Recluse Spider (Loxosceles reclusa) |
