Get rid of those Black Widow spiders right away. More people die of the bite of that animal than all the snakes in North America added together. It's the most deadly animal we have.
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Black widow spider bites are the leading cause of death from spider bites in the United States. The venom is 14 times more toxic than rattlesnake venom. It is a neurotoxin that causes little local reaction but does cause pain and spasms in the larger muscle groups of the body within 30 minutes to three hours. Severe bites can cause respiratory failure, coma and death.
Those at the highest risk are children under age 16, the elderly, people with chronic illness and people with high blood pressure.
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Don't toy around with them.