Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceIdentifying the BiteBites at HomeWhen to See a ProviderRepelling Jumping Spiders
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Appearance
Identifying the Bite
Bites at Home
When to See a Provider
Repelling Jumping Spiders
Jumping spiders are common spiders worldwide. There are 300 species found in the United States. While they can bite—usually only when they feel threatened—jumping spiders do not generally pose harm to humans.
In some cases, however, these bites can cause adverse reactions in people who are allergic to the venom released when jumping spiders bite through the skin. These reactions can cause health issues.
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What Does a Jumping Spider Bite Look Like?
Jumping spiders are typically tiny in adulthood, but their body size can range between 4–20 millimeters (mm). Their colorings can be black, tan, or gray, and they typically have pale markings, which can be white, gray, yellow, red, blue, or green.
Jumping spiders will appear furry or fuzzy, with four front-facing eyes that appear large compared to their body size. Their legs are white-striped, and they have triangular patches of white on their abdomens with neon green or blue jaws.
What Do the Most Common Jumping Spiders Look Like?The most common type of jumping spider found in the United States is known as the Orchard Spider, or more officially,Phidippus Audax. These spiders are black with orange or white spots on the back of the abdomen. They are most commonly found in gardens and around homes.
What Do the Most Common Jumping Spiders Look Like?
The most common type of jumping spider found in the United States is known as the Orchard Spider, or more officially,Phidippus Audax. These spiders are black with orange or white spots on the back of the abdomen. They are most commonly found in gardens and around homes.
Identifying Insect Bites and Stings, and How to Treat Them
How Do I Know If a Jumping Spider Bit Me? Identifying the Spider
Being able to visually identify a jumping spider is the first step in determining if one bit you. Look for their unique markings, fuzziness, and large eyes, as mentioned above. The bite will look like amosquito biteand have similar symptoms of swelling, redness, and itchiness. They may also be painful, depending on how deep into the skin the bite is. Typically, those are the only symptoms you will experience.
Emergency SymptomsIn some cases, a person may experience anallergic reactionto a jumping spider bite and experience severe symptoms, including:Abdominal pain or vomitingDifficulty breathing, talking, or having ahoarse voiceDizziness or faintingHivesor weltsSwelling of the tongue, lips, face, eyes or throatTingling mouthWheezing and coughing
Emergency Symptoms
In some cases, a person may experience anallergic reactionto a jumping spider bite and experience severe symptoms, including:Abdominal pain or vomitingDifficulty breathing, talking, or having ahoarse voiceDizziness or faintingHivesor weltsSwelling of the tongue, lips, face, eyes or throatTingling mouthWheezing and coughing
In some cases, a person may experience anallergic reactionto a jumping spider bite and experience severe symptoms, including:
What to Do About a Jumping Spider Bite at Home
Jumping spider bites can be treated at home in most cases. The first step is to wash the bite with mild soap and water. This will keep bacteria out of your body and prevent infection. You can also apply a cool compress to treat swelling, pain, or itchiness.
Some over-the-counter medications you can take for symptoms include:
Natural Remedies for Spider Bites
When to Contact a Healthcare Provider
You should see a healthcare provider for a jumping spider bite if you experience severe symptoms of an allergic reaction or if the symptoms worsen over the course of a day or two. It could also take longer for Symptoms of an allergic reaction can take some time develop, so you may not need to contact a healthcare provider immediately. If they develop afterwards, you should.
Dangerous Spiders That Look Like Jumping SpidersBlack widows, which are also found in the United States and can cause health issues in some people, can be mistaken for jumping spiders because they look similar.Their bites can cause severe symptoms like difficulty breathing and high blood pressure, which usually subside in 2–3 days. Black widow spider bites can be deadly for young people, older people, and sick people.
Dangerous Spiders That Look Like Jumping Spiders
Black widows, which are also found in the United States and can cause health issues in some people, can be mistaken for jumping spiders because they look similar.Their bites can cause severe symptoms like difficulty breathing and high blood pressure, which usually subside in 2–3 days. Black widow spider bites can be deadly for young people, older people, and sick people.
How to Repel Jumping Spiders From Your Home
Jumping spiders are often found in areas with a lot to eat, so places with many insects are prime habitats. These could be backyards, gardens, or other areas with lots of vegetation they can hide in.
Summary
Jumping spiders are prevalent and only bite when provoked. Even so, the bites do not usually cause harm to human unless they are allergic to the spider’s venom. If any signs of an allergic reaction occur, seeking emergency medical care is vital.
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Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.Pestworld.org.Jumping spiders.Washington State Department of Entomology.Jumping spider.Better Health Victoria.Allergies to bites and stings.Kids Health.What to do about spider bites.Mount Sinai.Black widow spider.
Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
Pestworld.org.Jumping spiders.Washington State Department of Entomology.Jumping spider.Better Health Victoria.Allergies to bites and stings.Kids Health.What to do about spider bites.Mount Sinai.Black widow spider.
Pestworld.org.Jumping spiders.
Washington State Department of Entomology.Jumping spider.
Better Health Victoria.Allergies to bites and stings.
Kids Health.What to do about spider bites.
Mount Sinai.Black widow spider.
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