Quiz: 2Bites and Sting

It is 10 pm and you are looking after Matilda and her siblings. Matilda has just woken crying about her foot which you see is swollen and red. It also appears that she may have been bitten as you can see something in the centre of the area she is pointing to. She appears to be able to move her foot still without further pain. Other than that you can’t identify what the cause is.

Are all spiders in the world poisonous?

It is best to pull out the sting or remains of any bite.

If you are unsure of the type of bite that a person has, bandage the limb tightly regardless.

If you are unsure of the bite, you should wash the area and seek medical advice from the poison information line. 

The bigger the spider, the more venomous it is.

No matter what the bite or sting is, it is always ok to apply a cold pack on to make a patient feel comfortable.