Recluse Spiders

Author : Richard S. Vetter
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801456150
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Brown Recluse Spider written by Richard S. Vetter and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2015-05-07 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brown recluse is a fascinating spider very well adapted to dwelling in houses and other buildings. Because of this very quality and the ghastly reputation associated with the medical consequences of its bite, it has become infamous throughout North America. Although recluse spiders can cause serious skin injuries and, in very rare cases, death, the danger posed by this spider is often exaggerated as a result of arachnophobia and the misdiagnosis of non-spider-related conditions as brown recluse bites. These misdiagnoses often occur in areas of North America where the spider does not exist, making legitimate bites improbable. One of the greatest factors that keeps the myths alive is misidentification of common (and harmless) spiders as brown recluses. With this book, Richard S. Vetter hopes to educate readers regarding the biology of the spider and medical aspects of its bites, to reduce the incidence of misdiagnoses, and to quell misplaced anxiety. In The Brown Recluse Spider, Vetter covers topics such as taxonomy, identification, misidentification, life history characteristics and biology, medical aspects of envenomations, medical conditions misdiagnosed as brown recluse bites, other spider species of medical consideration (several of which have been wrongly implicated as threats to human health), and the psychology behind the entrenched reasons why people believe so deeply in the presence of the spider in the face of strong, contradictory information. Vetter also makes recommendations for control of the spider for households in areas where the spiders are found and describes other species of recluse spiders in North America. Although The Brown Recluse Spider was written for a general audience, it is also a valuable source of information for arachnologists and medical personnel.

Author : Richard S. Vetter
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801456169
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Brown Recluse Spider written by Richard S. Vetter and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brown recluse is a fascinating spider very well adapted to dwelling in houses and other buildings. Because of this very quality and the ghastly reputation associated with the medical consequences of its bite, it has become infamous throughout North America. Although recluse spiders can cause serious skin injuries and, in very rare cases, death, the danger posed by this spider is often exaggerated as a result of arachnophobia and the misdiagnosis of non-spider-related conditions as brown recluse bites. These misdiagnoses often occur in areas of North America where the spider does not exist, making legitimate bites improbable. One of the greatest factors that keeps the myths alive is misidentification of common (and harmless) spiders as brown recluses. With this book, Richard S. Vetter hopes to educate readers regarding the biology of the spider and medical aspects of its bites, to reduce the incidence of misdiagnoses, and to quell misplaced anxiety. In The Brown Recluse Spider, Vetter covers topics such as taxonomy, identification, misidentification, life history characteristics and biology, medical aspects of envenomations, medical conditions misdiagnosed as brown recluse bites, other spider species of medical consideration (several of which have been wrongly implicated as threats to human health), and the psychology behind the entrenched reasons why people believe so deeply in the presence of the spider in the face of strong, contradictory information. Vetter also makes recommendations for control of the spider for households in areas where the spiders are found and describes other species of recluse spiders in North America. Although The Brown Recluse Spider was written for a general audience, it is also a valuable source of information for arachnologists and medical personnel.

Author : Richard S. Vetter
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 0801479851
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Brown Recluse Spider written by Richard S. Vetter and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brown recluse is a fascinating spider very well adapted to dwelling in houses and other buildings. It has become infamous throughout North America. In this book, Richard S. Vetter educates readers regarding the biology of the brown recluse spider and medical aspects of its bites.

Author : Jill C. Wheeler
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1617849987
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Recluse Spiders written by Jill C. Wheeler and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005-08-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of the Recluse spider.

Author : Eric Ethan
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN 13 : 9780836837667
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brown Recluse Spiders written by Eric Ethan and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2003-07-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of brown recluse spiders.

Author : Sarah Machajewski
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN 13 : 1538202034
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Brown Recluse Spiders written by Sarah Machajewski and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These killer spiders don’t like to be bothered, and most people will gladly keep their distance. When they do get close to humans, however, it can be very dangerous. A brown recluse bite is full of venom and needs immediate medical attention. This book is full of facts about these fierce arachnids, how they live, and what to do if you find yourself face-to-face with the feared brown recluse. Readers will also discover how the changing climate on Earth is harming these animals and what can be done to protect its habitats.

Author : Kathryn Lasky
Publisher : Candlewick Press
ISBN 13 : 0763642223
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Silk & Venom written by Kathryn Lasky and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows the firsthand search of arachnologist Greta Binford for the elusive Loxosceles, the deadly recluse spider.

Author : Ivy Ivy Press
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1782407502
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spiders written by Ivy Ivy Press and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiders of the World explores the huge diversity of spider species and their fascinating traits, with profiles of 117 families accompanied by expert commentary and beautiful photographs.

Author : Stoy A. Hedges
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
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Download or read book Field Guide for the Management of Urban Spiders written by Stoy A. Hedges and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Richard A. Bradley
Publisher : University of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520315316
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Common Spiders of North America written by Richard A. Bradley and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.