Many believe spider bites are quite common, which simply is not true. Spiders have no interest in us as a food source. They feed on insects and other invertebrates, not on human blood. The truth is spider bites are quite rare. That’s the reality of it. There are many insects out and about that do sting, bite and feed upon us. We have mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and bed bugs, just to name a few. These known blood feeders have the potential to cause a reaction from our bodies that may be, and often are, misdiagnosed as a spider bite. Let’s not forget about bacterial and fungal agents such as Staphylococcus infection and Sporotrichosis, both of which have been misdiagnosed as spider bites. Most spiders are venomous, but few have the ability to bite us. The bottom line is bites from spiders including Widow and Recluse spiders are Extremely Rare! Maybe now, you can get some sleep tonight! Daniel D Dye II, ACE Emeritus
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