Location: Jalisco, Mexico
This spider bit one of my family members on the neck and on her arm two hours ago. She presents no swelling or symptoms, but I’d still like to know if it’s possibly venomous. We’re keeping a close eye on her.
Thanks in advance!
This is one of the very few uses I have for AI image searching. It does a decent job at pattern recognition.
It gave the result as a marbled orb weaver, and judging by other images found, that seems reasonable to me. It is not venomous.
I’m just a lay person, so please take my answer with a grain of salt and feel free to use it as a jumping off point for your own research on it.
No way in fuck am I trusting an AI to tell me if the spider that just but me is one that will kill me it causes me harm. Asking to die if you do that
Venomous spiders are not an issue in North America, and yes, even Mexico. The ones that are dangerous, aren’t, well, really dangerous unless you’re a baby or very elderly with health issues.
That’s a big bitey one, probably an orb weaver or (more likely) some sort of wolf spider. The later bites, it stings a bit, done. The former, not sure they can pierce human flesh.
And what are you going to do? Rush to the ER? “This spider bit me!!!” Like they’re going to know what the fuck it is. They’ll inspect the tiny wound, see nothing, send you home with instructions to report back if issues arise. Done.
I’m guessing you don’t go outdoors much?
Peter?
My office…
LOL I was trying really hard not to crack that joke.
Could be a wolf spider, but I’m no expert.
