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arthropods, basic features, arachnids, basic features, black widow spider, this poisoning, a bite by a black widow spider, black widows, found throughout the, predominantly, in the south, west, found in barns, sheds, stone walls, fences, woodpiles, porch furniture, outdoor structures, pain similar to a pinprick at site of bite, numbness, changes to a more numbing pain, the affected area, muscle pain, cramps, the shoulders, thighs, abdomen, chest, increased sweating, increased salivation, circulatory, high blood pressure, respiratory, difficulty breathing, skin, faint redness around bite area, mild swelling of bite area, itching, gastrointestinal, nausea, vomiting, nervous system, muscle weakness, restlessness, anxiety, headache, reproductive system, in pregnancy, uterine contractions, premature labor, place ice, wrapped, washcloth, suitable covering, on the site, the bite, 10 minutes, 10 minutes, repeat this process, seek immediate emergency medical treatment, determine the following information, patient's age, weight, time the bite occurred, bite occurred, identity, the spider, they, instruct, necessary to take the patient, hospital, poison control centers, telephone numbers, necessary to go, hospital, bring the spider, safely possible, identification, treat the symptoms, a variety of therapies, pain medication, muscle relaxants, spasms, anti-hypertension drugs, elevated blood pressure, in severe cases, antivenin medication, death, healthy individual is very rare, more likely in very small children, elderly victims, severe symptoms, resolve, 2-3 days, milder symptoms, persist, several weeks.