Spiders are not aggressive creatures. Believe it or not, they are as afraid of human beings as we are to them.
However, there are instances when they can cause nuisances in the household, interfering with our daily activities. They might start to cause stress and pain.
The only time that spiders show their aggressive nature is when they are provoked or agitated. This usually happens when we attempt to get rid of them. They retaliate in return. When they do this, they resort to biting and secrete spider venom into the skin.
If you enjoyed our last journey covering the differences between bee and wasp venom, join us for a new venomous journey, and the biochemistry behind it!
Are Spider Venoms Usually Very Dangerous?
The spider venom is a mix of a lot of chemicals. Usually, spider bites are not as deadly as people think. The composition of their venom is often only enough to paralyze small animals.
So the short answer is no, besides some species that can be very dangerous or even deadly, in most cases, there is no reason to panic if bitten by a spider.
However, there are spider species like the black widow spider (Latrodectus) and the brown recluse spider (or brown fiddler) that causes more than just skin allergies. Their venom is composed of more fatal components. Those can lead to necrosis, severe skin infections, or worse. So let’s discuss what it comprises so we know how to deal with it.
