The bite can change colors. Day one: angry red. Day two: a bruised purple or black ring. It looks scary, but it’s just your blood vessels going, “Hey, that tickles!”
How to spot the terrifying Noble False Widow spiders sweeping the UK
You might also get a little blister. It’s a fluid-filled bubble that makes you look like a cartoon character. Pop it? Please don’t. That’s how you invite bacteria to the party.
Take a marker and draw a circle around the redness. If it spreads past the line in 24 hours, then call your doctor. Otherwise, slap a cold pack on it and brag to your friends that you survived a “venomous” encounter.
The “Hidden Bite” Trick
False widows love dark, warm places. They tuck into your clothes, shoes you left on the floor, or that cozy towel that’s been hanging for a week. You’ll find the bite on your thigh, armpit, or back. It’s the spider version of a surprise hug.
And since they’re nocturnal, you’ll never catch them in the act. You’ll just see a red mark and whisper, “You sneaky eight-legged little jerk.”
