Even though we never saw the spider, it is believed that It was a Brown Recluse.
When I realized I was bitten, I started taking pictures
because I knew what I was about to go through.
When I realized I was bitten, I started taking pictures
because I knew what I was about to go through.
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The doctor worked dilligently on saving my finger and told me that if it would have gotten worse for two more days, I would have lost my finger and part of my hand. I had to keep re-opening the lance cuts every four hours so the wound would drain. When the flesh was decomposing, the smell of it was unbearable. Today, my finger is fine and has just a small scar. Since the time I was bitten, a method of stopping the poison has been found according to the Brown Recluse page. A nitroglycerin patch is said to stop the progress of the bite immediatly.However, if you are ever biten, consult your doctor before using any medication!