The good news is that brown recluse spider bites are not terribly common. The bad news is that when these creepy crawlers do bite, medical attention is generally advised. Brown recluse spider bites can cause serious problems, so immediate first aid and medical review of the bite is likely in order.
Found primarily in the Midwest […]

Sharks have lived among on this earth for over 300 million years.  Since the fascination with the movie Jaws starring Richard Dreyfuss in 1975, many people are leery of beaches thinking they may be infringing upon shark infested waters.  The truth of the matter is that there are less than a hundred reported shark attacks […]

Ticked off by tick bites, well you should be.  Tick-born illnesses are rampant in the United States, and are introduced to humans by way of tick bites. Though the actual processes involved in the transmission of tick viruses are not fully understood it is believed that tick bites transmit a saliva compound that aids in […]

When we think of spider bites we think of the Black Widow Spider and the infamous “Kiss of Death.” However the truth is that 98% of all spider bites are harmless.
We are concerned about spider bites because some spiders release venom which is toxic to humans and in some cases the venom in spider bites […]

Each year thousands of people who live in areas with a large concentration of snakes, visit camp sites, wilderness areas, picnic areas, or hike are bitten by snakes.  Snake bites even those from a seemingly harmless non venomous snake can cause allergies and infection, so imagine the danger associated with poisonous snake bites.
Four types of […]

Summer is a wonderful time of year, nice weather, pool parties, picnics, days spent outdoors in nature.  However, it is also the time for mosquito bites.
The best treatment for mosquito bites is prevention.  When you are outside you need to wear an insect repellant containing deet to keep them away.  Be careful though, since repellants […]