Wolf spider bites are not poisonous and typically cause mild symptoms like redness and itching. Allergic reactions to wolf spider bites may include hives, facial swelling, or trouble breathing. A wolf ...

It may have only taken one radioactive spider bite for Peter Parker to become Spider-Man, but everyone else can rest easy: Spider bites are rare, and most of the time, they can be treated at home.

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...