What made your day a crap one?

[Randy]

Recluse Spider Bites in Arizona: What to Expect and Do

Symptoms and Progression
Understanding typical desert recluse bite symptoms is important. Initially, a recluse bite may cause mild to moderate pain, itching, redness, and swelling around the affected area.

While many recluse bites heal without significant issues, some can progress. Within a few days, a characteristic necrotic lesion may develop, often appearing as a central blister with a surrounding red area, sometimes described as a bullseye pattern.

In rare, more severe cases, individuals might experience systemic symptoms like fever or chills. Prompt identification and care are essential to manage these symptoms effectively.

First Aid and When to Seek Medical Attention
For immediate first aid, gently clean the bite area with soap and water. Apply a cool compress or ice pack to help reduce swelling and pain. The RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) method can also provide relief.

If you suspect a recluse bite or observe developing symptoms like a necrotic lesion, consult a medical professional promptly. They can offer an accurate diagnosis and guidance on proper wound care.

For severe reactions, intense pain, spreading redness, or systemic symptoms like fever and chills, head to an emergency room. Effective brown recluse bite treatment Arizona involves professional medical assessment to prevent complications.

While knowing how to respond to a bite is essential, proactive prevention is always the best strategy for managing recluse spiders.

So, no chances of turning into Spider-Man?

 

[Chris]

So, no chances of turning into Spider-Man?

Only if the spider's been irradiated.

 

[Twelvefret]

Where I used to live, Yellow Jackets would begin to leave their underground hives this time of year. I’ve mowed over them many times and it’s always a shock. They can sting through denim. To rid myself of them, I poured gasoline down the hole and set it on fire.

 

[Randy]

Where I used to live, Yellow Jackets would begin to leave their underground hives this time of year. I’ve mowed over them many times and it’s always a shock. They can sting through denim. To rid myself of them, I poured gasoline down the hole and set it on fire.

I did something similar when I was 8 years old brat.

I used magnifying lens using the sun to burn some ants that were in our balcony. Pure torture.

No, I'm not a bad person today. At least that's what my shrink said.

 

[Twelvefret]

I did something similar when I was 8 years old brat.

I used magnifying lens using the sun to burn some ants that were in our balcony. Pure torture.

No, I'm not a bad person today. At least that's what my shrink said.

For me it was either destroy them or have a similar experience next time i mowed or worse, when one of the little ones went out to play.

 

[R181]

This is the reality of the forest fire situation in North Western Ontario.

Northern Ontario fires prompt large-scale evacuations, destroy homes in First Nation

It is more than crap day considering that it is very likely there will be people killed by the fire.

Bob

 

[Northam Saint]

As with many of us England losing. However I have Spain in the sweepstakes so if they win or lose I get a payout. However Mrs Saint had England. But, there is a third place payout too.

 

[R181]

This is starting to be mundane news for the city of Thunder Bay as we are under yet severe Thunder storm and air quality weather alerts. The likely out come will be more forest fires started from lightening strikes, damage to property from golf ball size hail and fallen trees from high wind gusts. Nobody wins in this situation.

Bob

 

[Randy]

This is starting to be mundane news for the city of Thunder Bay as we are under yet severe Thunder storm and air quality weather alerts. The likely out come will be more forest fires started from lightening strikes, damage to property from golf ball size hail and fallen trees from high wind gusts. Nobody wins in this situation.

Bob

In the meantime 39 Celsius in Athens tomorrow. Wednesday 41.

May God help us

 

[Randy]

I hate this illness, I hate it so much..

 

[TobyC]

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I hate this illness, I hate it so much..

He was 75, that's a good run. People don't die of old age, they die because something eventually gets them, disease, accident, whatever.

 

[Randy]

He was 75, that's a good run. People don't die of old age, they die because something eventually gets them, disease, accident, SpeedyPC, whatever.

 

[TobyC]

I don't think Speedy's gonna kill you, but it's possible, I guess.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Avada Kedavra @Randy you spoiled cheesy brat.

 

[R181]

I have never seen a fire fighting helicopter at our airport until today. It was hauling a big bag which I took contained water on a very long line under it. All I have ever seen locally are fixed wing water bombers but they must all be off forest fire fighting a good distance away. I doubt you can imagine how many forest fires are currently burning in our region of Ontario.

It was a bad day for our dog too. She has a spot at the base of her tail that is bothering her a lot. She keeps biting at it aggressively so the boss cut the hair back around it and covered it with a cloth. The dog also now has a collar on so she can't bite at it. We are just waiting for the vet to call when they have an opening to get her in.

All in all not a good day.

Ontario is in the middle of its worst wildfire season, early estimates suggest | CBC News

Bob