Shawn has been making trips up to the Salmon River the last few weeks. Apparently a Brown Recluse found it's way into his waders and he was bit in the upper thigh. He thought it was an ingrown hair and didn't seek treatment for about a week. He currently is in recovery from surgery right now in Holyoke Hospital. They had to remove two softball sized chunks of meat from his leg. He isn't out of the woods yet. Depending how the antibiotics take effect he might have to get further surgeries. Has not been a good year for my best bud (lost his mom this year too, who was the last surviving member of his immediate family). He could really use some good thoughts right now. Thanks!

that's tough... T&P's sent..

I have nightmares about that stuff. Ts&Ps for sure.

DUDE! Thoughts & Prayers for a strong recovery!

Holy #^&#^&#^&#^&! Those are ground spiders. Must have crawled in and bit him when he put them on. I fear those things big time. I hope he gets through this with no issues besides scarring.
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That's horrible all the best to him.
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T&P's sent.
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All the best, for a speedy recovery!

Jesus, get well soon Shawno.

Man that's brutal. All the best

GOOD LUCK, WIFE'S UNCLE GOT BIT ON THE ELBOW. NOT A FUN EXPERIENCE. NASTY LITTLE CRITTER THOSE BR SPIDERS

A friend just went through this. When his flesh started turning black he hit up the E room and stayed for 5 days.
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It weird that for a small spider (in terms of size relatative to tarantulas) that its bite can be so destructive.

Keep in mind that the bite itself isn't what could kill you outright, but the composition of the venom and the cause it has on your muscles and tissues.

Most fatalities from BR bites are from the necrosis caused by the venom. The skin dies and causes a major infection throughout that part of the body, which usually results in a larger area of tissue loss than the bite site.

I hope he recovers fully, and doesn't have to endure any further surgery.
The rehab and recovery will be painfull enough!

best wishes for a speedy recovery

Best Wishes
GWS

Sorry to hear this, get better soon Shawno!!!

That's a shame. Best wishes for Shawno's recovery.

Hope he recovers quickly. Did they happen to actually SEE the spider? this is well outside of the spiders normal range.

I wish him well and a speedy recovery.
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This is why I hate spiders. Wish him the best, hope he's better soon.

i kill them all
if there is any doubt what so ever
Get well SOON Shawno

What a kick in the nuts. Best wishes for a ful and compleye recovery.
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Best wishes and get well soon. I don't like to kill spiders because I always thought they do some good, but there seem to be a lot more around and it freaks me out when I'm in my yard at night and get a spider web facial.

Prayers will be offered up at Mass Sat afternoon

Ouch!!! Hope he has a speedy recovery.
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I talked to him for about half an hour yesterday. It was a really big deal, and he's doing pretty well considering.

He should be out sometime today.

I wish I would have seen this thread before I called...this kind of stuff means a lot to him.

The next time that we speak I'll let him know that everybody's been sending him props.

Thanks,
Rick

Great news Ricky,keep us posted.
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T&P to a speedy recovery
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having been bit on the butt before by a spider (side cheek-thigh )
and it swelled to about the size of a half of a grapefruit ..
so, i have been wondering bout Shawno and his RECOVERY
luckily for me i got on antibiotics immediately ....

thanks for the update ....venom is a Beotch plus ten

wow..that is terrible..t & p to a speedy recovery

He's home. Taking it real easy. Final tally 8" long x 6" wide x 4" deep taken from his leg. Has a nurse over daily to unpack and restuff the hole with gauze and check for infection. He is walking at least. Had to cancel his yearly week long trip to upstate NY for salmon this year though. He was looking forward to it as his trips to the Salmon River prior to this had gotten him "re-bitten" by the salmon bug. No pun intended.

omg poor guy... tellem Hello and to eat some protein
take some C and have some live culture yogurt if he's been on/ still on antibiotics

antibiotics kills everything in your gut
even the GOOD bacteria you need to stay well....

We need a good deep freeze this winter. Kill all them frigging things.

Man that is rough Mike,
Tell Shawno we are pulling for him to have a quick full recovery.

We need a good deep freeze this winter. Kill all them frigging things.

there are many forms of life that can freeze entirely
and miraculously seem to thaw out and begin life again.
i wish it was that easy.

I freaking hate spiders. Get well soon.