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Spider Bite

	Call 911 NOW (you may need an ambulance) IF: Difficulty breathing or swallowing Very weak (can't stand)
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF: You feel weak or very sick Any black widow spider bite Abdominal pain, chest tightness or other muscle cramps Vomiting Urine is brown, black or red in color Bite pain is severe Bite looks infected (red streaking from the bite area, yellow drainage). NOTE: Infection doesn't start until at least 24-48 hours after the bite; any redness in the first 24 hours is due to venom Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby Instacare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search, to find the Instacare clinic nearest you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (between 9 am and 4 pm) IF: You think you need to be seen Diabetic and spider bite of foot Bite starts to look bad (e.g., skin damage, blister or purplish - not just swelling) Bite pain persists longer than 2 days
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns
	Self Care at Home IF: Non-serious spider bite, and you don't think you need to be seen