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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tboltguy1000" data-source="post: 183692" data-attributes="member: 34308">Hi all,I saw a thread on here about what to do if you get bitten by a tarantula, and it attracted some (what I interpreted as) satirical responses. Having some emergency medical care knowledge, I thought I'd share my two cents on what to do in case you get bitten.1. As with any puncture wound, especially one with venom, you're gonna want to wash out the wound with water. Avoid using any chemicals to air on the side of caution, just in case they react with any component of the venom.2. Cover the wound with a bandage to prevent bacteria from getting into the wound.3. If your wound or the area around it starts swelling up, or you feel any signs of an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, hives, extreme pain or itching, redness of the skin), seek professional medical help right away. 4. Take an antihistamine or ibuprofen.5. Like others have said, if you get bitten by an old world tarantula with some really potent and possibly paralyzing venom, seek medical help right away.As for the tarantula,1. Make sure its fangs are okay, they aren't necessarily meant to bite into human flesh2. Monitor it to make sure it's 100% okay, and not exhibiting any odd behavior. 3. It may be a good idea to feed it, as it could be hungry and have thought you were food.If I got anything wrong, please feel free to correct me!</blockquote>