Brown Recluse Spider

Medical complications of brown recluse spider bites are uncommon but they can be severe, particularly in children, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) reported April 19. Read More

Most spiders are non-venomous and most spider bites are harmless. They may cause some local redness and pain, but can usually be managed at home by washing, applying ice and keeping the area clean. But poisonous spiders thrive in many temperate areas of the United States, and… Read More

Vanderbilt medical toxicologists are reporting an increase in patients seen with brown recluse spider bites this summer. Read More