Agents and Inspectors- Warning if you go into Attics.

Inspectors and Realtors that go into attics and other dark places around homes should be aware of one of the most dangerous spiders in the country, the Brown Recluse Spider.  When working in these areas you should wear heavy gloves and other protective clothing.  These spiders love dark places like attics, sheds, and woodpiles where people usually are not around.  It would be a wise SOP to turn on the attic light at least 30 minutes before entering the attic. This is not me thank goodness!
 
WARNING! These pictures are not for the squeamish.  
 

 

Progression of a Brown Recluse Spider Bite. 
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Affected skin actually dies.

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 Brown Recluse Spider

 

Take care of yourself!

 

Jeffrey Owen

IonHomeInspection.com

Houston, Katy, Sugar Land 

 
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6 Comments on Agents and Inspectors- Warning if you go into Attics.

Wow! It's amazing that something so small can do so much damage. The problem with spiders is you usually don't see them until it's too late.

04/12/2008 11:59 PM by Christopher Currins (CBC Home Inspections) (CBC Home Inspections)

From the photos above, it looks like if the thing bit you on the face while you were asleep, your head would fall off!

04/13/2008 12:14 AM by Wayzata Lakes Realty: Eric Kodner Sells Luxury Homes

That kind of damage is amazing.  Is there no treatment option?

04/13/2008 09:06 AM by Don Stern ~ Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate (Coldwell Banker Mackey )

WOW, that's about all I can say.  I hope everything is better now.

04/15/2008 10:35 AM by Joseph Lang - Southern California Home Inspector (Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection)

This is not me thank goodness!

Jeffrey

 

04/15/2008 05:53 PM by Ion Home Inspection - Houston, Katy, The Woodlands, Sugar Land (IonHomeInspection.com - Houston Metro Home Inspection)

Holy cow Jeff, that is crazy!! Ya know sometimes I just don't think when going into attics or crawls, but after your post, I cant help but to think about it now. Thanks for sharing!!

04/18/2008 10:06 AM by Mike Chamberlain MC2 Home Inspections, Indianapolis (MC2 Home Inspections)

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