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How do I kill a Brazilian wandering spider?

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Get the nearest semi heavy object and throw it at the spider till its dead.

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What happens if I'm allergic and I get bitten?

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Treat the bite as soon as possible and make sure to call an ambulance or get medical attention immediately.

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Is a Brazilian wandering spider a poisonous species?

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Do you mean venomous? If so, yes, because it transmits venom via bite, but if you mean poisonous, you probably shouldn't eat it unless it's roasted.

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Would a Brazilian wandering spider bite me in my sleep?

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That would be unlikely unless you accidentally rolled over onto the spider or did something else in your sleep to make it feel threatened.

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How can I tell if a spider will bite or not?

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Most of the time a spider found in the wild will bite you if you try to touch it. Most species will either bite or flee. Unless you have a pet spider (such as a tarantula), I would recommend not messing with wild spiders and letting them be.

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I found a big brown spider in Costa Rica, about 5" leg span - could it be a Brazilian wandering spider?

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If it is yellow-brownish and has black stripes on its legs, then it is highly likely.

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Will they completely and totally ignore me if I leave them alone?

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They can be quite aggressive if threatened, but usually, if you leave it alone, it will not attack or bite you. If you provoke it or accidentally annoy it, there is a change the spider will bite you.

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What do the eggs look like?

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Female spiders store their eggs in a spun-silk egg sac that will look like a large, white cotton ball. Do not approach a large, hairy spider with an egg sac like this. Spiders protecting eggs will be more aggressive.

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What should you do if you if there is not a hospital within 50 miles?

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You'll need to contact emergency medical personnel right away. They may be able to send a special helicopter to pick you up and transport you, as this bite is serious enough that needs to be treated in the hospital. If you have a doctor or urgent care clinic closer to you, contact them as well.

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What do I do if I see a Brazilian wandering spider in my house?

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Get out, stay out, and call pest control. They should be able to handle it from there.

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If you see any big hairy spiders, should you run?

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If it is coming after you, you should run . If it doesn't, leave it alone or release it into nature.

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How do I recognize a spiderling of a Brazilian wandering spider?

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Young Brazilian wandering spiders will look like adult spiders, although they might be slightly smaller.

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Can Brazilian wandering spiders survive in Britain?

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Not unless kept in temperature-controlled captivity, as the climate in Britain is too cold.

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Do wandering spiders live in Arizona?

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Wandering spiders live only in South America in wet places like rainforests. They don’t live anywhere in the United States.

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Where do Brazilian Wandering Spiders live?

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They Brazilian Wandering Spider can be found in South America.

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What if I get bit multiple times?

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In that case, I am sorry to say, you will probably not survive unless you are next door to a hospital.

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Can I die from a Brazilian wandering spider bite?

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If the wound gets infected or is left untreated, yes. Never try to handle the wound all by yourself, seek medical attention right away.

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Is this spider's bite deadly?

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The Brazilian Wandering Spider is the most dangerous and venomous spiders known to mankind, so if you get bitten by one you need to call the emergency services or poison control immediately ,especially if there’s not a hospital that’s less than 20 miles away.

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