The FUNNEL WEB SPIDER is a species of spider found inAustralia. They are medium to large in size, varying from 1-5cm body length.
Their body colour can vary from black to brown, but the front part of theirbody (head) is usually hard and shiny.
A distinctive feature of a funnel web spider is theirweb/burrow. As you can see from the picture above, their burrow is made in theshape of a tunnel, which can be up to 30cm deep.
The majorityof funnel web spiders are venomous and highly dangerous! It has been claimed that approximately 10- 25% of biteswill produce significant toxicity.
RED BACKSPIDER
Another venomous spider found in Australia, and alsoaround the world, is the RED BACK SPIDER.
This species of spider is usuallyblack, with a red stripe on its abdomen. They have a small body size but longslender legs.
Redback bites occur frequently, particularly over the summer months, andare known to cause serious illness and sometimes death.
WHAT TO DO IF BITTEN BY A VENOMOUSSPIDER?
Itis recommended that first aid should be applied immediately if bitten by apoisonous spider:
- Elevate the area where the spider has bitten
- Applypressure by tying a bandage above the area (if on the arm or leg) to prevent further spread of the venom
- Avoid any movement
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible from nearest doctor or hospital
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· 作者: vandas 時間: 2013-1-9 02:30 AM
本帖最後由 vandas 於 2013-1-9 02:34 AM 編輯
[轉貼]毒蛇毒蜘蛛:被咬了怎麼辦?
They are sun-seekers, good swimmers, they're looking for love this summer and their bite can kill you.
After two snake bites this week and an earlier than usual summer debut for funnel web spiders, NSW Ambulance says there are simple precautions you can take to avoid a painful bite from either creature.
A first aid course is best but here are some basic rules you should follow:
- First up, if you see a snake, leave it alone and walk away; snakes won't usually bite if they don't feel threatened.
- Wear sensible, closed-in footwear if you're in a high-risk area, such as long grass or on a bushwalk.
- Be vigilant when you're in such an area and stay on clear tracks if you're bushwalking.
- Likewise, if you see a spider, resist the temptation to poke, prod or in any way aggravate it.
- But if you are bitten and can safely capture the spider, dead or alive, take it with you to hospital or the doctor.
- Check your shoes and clothes when possible, espcially if they've been on the ground.
- Also check in and around outdoor toilets or garden sheds. And put on some gardening gloves if you're working outside, checking the gloves before you slip them on.
If you are bitten by a snake, do the following:
- Stay calm. Simple but crucial.
- Do not attempt to catch the snake, just move yourself or the patient away from it into a safe place and then call triple zero and ask for the ambulance service. Keep the patient still.
- Apply a pressure bandage over the bite site and wraped the bandage up the limb. The bandage should not cut off circulation, it should be about the same pressure you'd put on a sprained ankle.
- Use a crepe roller bandage, which is available at all chemists, where possible. If you're in the bush or somewhere remote you will need to improvise. You may also need to use more than one bandage.
- If the bite is not on a limb, apply direct, firm pressure to the site with your hands. If it is on a limb, apply a splint to stop any movement.
- Never cut or excise the wound and do not try to suck the venom out. Do not apply a tourniquet, it could complicate the injury.
If you are bitten by a spider:
Your course of action is different depending on the species.
Paramedics say any bite from a large black spider should be assumed to be a funnel web bite until it can be proven otherwise.
It is crucial not to let the patient walk or move the affected limb - this will slow the spread of the venom.
For funnel webs:
- Apply a pressure bandage over the bite site and wrap it up the limb. Again, do not wrap the limb too tightly and cut off circulation.
- Symptoms may include local pain, mouth numbness, vomiting, abdominal pain, sweating and salivation.
For red backs:
- Place cold packs on the bite site but do not apply a compression bandage, because venom movement is slow and pressure will worsen the pain.
- Symptoms may include pain, which can become severe, sweating (always around the bite site), a muscular weakness, nausea and vomiting.
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毒蛇毒蜘蛛的共同特點是愛曬太陽愛戲水。夏天是它們的交配季節,人一旦被咬很可能性命不保。
繼本周悉尼兩起被毒蛇咬傷事件及悉尼漏斗狀劇毒蜘蛛(FUNNEL WEB SPIDER)比往年夏天更早出現後,NSW救護組織提請公眾多加注意下列事項,以防被毒物咬傷。