Anybody know what spider this is that bit me?

[SHRED]

I think it's a Steatoda Grossa.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steatoda_grossa

https://www.google.com/#newwindow=1&q=steatoda+grossa&safe=off

Got bit by it a couple of hours ago on my neck/shoulder blade area. It's like a pretty bad bee sting. I got ice on it now.

[NYC_SKP]

1. Not an expert but I think you're guess of species is a good one.

Please let us know as you recover and if you need attention please don't put it off!

[frogmarch]

2. I don't know, but

if there's a chance it's a brown recluse, you need to get checked.

There's variation in their coloring. Here's a page of pictures:

[Dash87]

5. Nah - doubt it. I'm not a spider expert, but brown recluses have those long legs.

This one has stubby, fat legs. Also, notice that brown recluse spiders have those long mandibles(?) in front. It's probably just a common, but big house spider.

I'm guessing the OP probably moved his or her head to hurt the spider by accident, or the spider didn't know the OP was there and got surprised. They almost never actually bite you, and some can't even physically bite you.

Spiders are awesome. I let them crawl on me when given the chance - well, the tiny ones.

[Xipe Totec]

3. I'd make sure it's not a brown recluse if I were you.

Those can be nasty.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Brown_Recluse.jpg


While the majority of brown recluse spider bites do not result in any symptoms, cutaneous symptoms occur more frequently than systemic symptoms. In such instances, the bite forms a necrotizing ulcer that destroys soft tissue and may take months to heal, leaving deep scars. These bites usually become painful and itchy within 2 to 8 hours. Pain and other local effects worsen 12 to 36 hours after the bite, and the necrosis develops over the next few days. Over time, the wound may grow to as large as 25 cm (10 inches). The damaged tissue becomes gangrenous and eventually sloughs away.

[Samantha]

6. Yes, my neighbor wit bit at a park while jogging, and the bite was close to his male identity

The bite grew worse and when his wife made him go to the doctor, the doctor misdiagnosed the bite. His wife found a picture of the spider that bit him, and it was a brown recluse. By that time, the wound was the size of a quarter, and it had missing tissue as you mention.

Spider bites should be taken seriously.

Sam

[mockmonkey]

4. Kind of looks like this

Common Southern California Spider "Steatoda" ?

http://bugguide.net/node/view/712567/bgimage



Also found this about spider bites:

http://www.livescience.com/37974-he-surprising-cause-of-most-spider-bites.html

Now I'm all creeped out!

[SHRED]

7. Okay I got it identified and symptom update

It's a Steatoda
http://bugguide.net/node/view/862147#1530396

There is not really any bite swelling left however there is a deeper muscle ache like a tight feeling but not bad.
Symptoms are getting less and less.

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[frogmarch]

9. Whew, glad it wasn't a

brown recluse and that the bite symptoms are lessening!

[SHRED]

10. aww... Thanks

[mysuzuki2]

8. You're all wrong.

That spiders name is Ed. I'd know that proboscis anywhere.

[Art_from_Ark]

13. Funny, I thought I recognized it as "Boris"

[panader0]

14. "Creepy crawly, creepy crawly, creepy creppy crawly crawly"

[HipChick]

11. Whoa! you need to put a warning up..

I will have nightmares after seeing that pic..

[Rebellious Republican]

12. Not a brown recluse...

All spiders have some venom, usually no more harmless than a bee sting.

[davidpdx]

15. I've seen something scarier than that

They call her the "hot dog killer"

[Rebellious Republican]

16. That my friend is called a Black Widow!

[Behind the Aegis]

17. To be on the safe side (and a touch of paranoia)...

...keep a record of your symptoms (bookmark your thread) and the next time you are at the doctor's you might want to ask about it. You may have an allergy to certain stinging bugs. Many people don't have any symptoms other than the pain from the initial bite. I am not allergic to fire ants, but when I get stung, my symptoms last longer than usual. I am deathly allergic to honey bees, yellow jackets, and white-faced hornets (yes, that specific), but I started showing symptoms when I was bitten by a fire ant. Of course, you could just be sensitive and the location does make a difference.

Glad you are feeling better.

[yuiyoshida]

18. Hoping it wasn't a Radio active spider

Otherwise... you might start sticking to walls.....