From some of the bite reports I would be more worried about some of the Ts we keep :p
You have to think about how rare a Recluse bite is. Most people would't even feel the tiny fangs. For the ones who do see a spider, can they ID a Recluse?
I think the myths and hype of the Recluse are just as bad as when you see a BP on TV and they have hissing sounds effects.
Not saying its all false, I'm not willing to be a test subject to spider venom. But I bet its blown way over the top just as our snake buddies are in some circles.
Hell, even a harmless snake bite can lead to major infection in some cases.
I'm guessing most Widow and Recluse bites are less painful than a Poeci bite or a H. lividum that would up your arm and have about 10 holes in you before you knew it had escaped. :o
Carlson has first aid training so I think he should be the test subject
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