May I vent just a little more?

[luckies4me]

hehe, I have your number on my adoption agreement. Hey, if you know of anyone who is looking for some ratties let me know. I have a little rescue boy that Honey raised, along with his sister and I am looking to rehome Marshmellow with Pebbles so she goes with someone she knows. I will try calling you in a bit.

I am feeling morning sicknessy right now. I've been sick all day. Urrgh.

[G.P.girl]

OMG Brown Recluse(es?) are so scary!! ewwwwie! my uncle told me they were really really pioninous and you die from it in a few days and there's nothing they can do about it unless you get to a hospital riht away and you tell them it was a Brown Recluse! buuuuut that was my uncle and he tries to scare people like that...so i don't know

[luckies4me]

Well they usually do not kill but they can leave a nasty wound. They are not naturally found in Oregon, however with more and more Californians moving here they are finding their way.

[G.P.girl]

ewwww then they might come to washington!

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by luckies4me
I have done plenty of research on brown recluses, so I don't need the links. But thanks for posting them,

But then you would have noticed that they live no where near the west coast, only in southern and midwestern states!? I'm so confused!

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
But then you would have noticed that they live no where near the west coast, only in southern and midwestern states!? I'm so confused!

Though that is commonly where they occur they are very common in California and becoming more common in Oregon due to people moving, shipments etc. I have been researching them for awhile now. Marg was bit while in California after a shipment came into her work. I thought she got bit here but she explained to me that after a shipment they recieved carried them she was bitten. This happens often. I am POSITIVE it was a brown recluse. I would have taken pictures had I had a camera. That's what I get for buying a Sony though!

Anyways, I started researching them after I was bit by another of Oregon's venemous spiders (forgot the name) and learned quite a bit about them. I have some very good links saved somewhere with nasty photos. Most times people get bit cleaning their garage etc. I remember a few months ago someone here posting pictures of a spider that hitched a ride in their husbands luggage and her cats were playing with the spider, which was HUGE BTW! I'm not sure who it was that posted, but they have a nasty habit of wanting to take vacations.

[ILoveReptiles]

Well I've read that Brown Recluse don't kill, but the wound doesn't heal very well - it just keeps opening up and getting larger and larger.

All in all a very nasty little spider. I hope things start going better for you.

[Homer]

Hey folks! Cass is having a LOT of trouble. Which of you will donate a few $$$ to help her out? I'm good for $20.00. Anyone else? All this talk of "Oh, that's really too bad, CASS. I'll pray for you..." and "Gee, that terrible. I hope it works out.." sound really nice. But you can't put good wishes in your pocketbook.

Like I said, I'm good for $20.00...

Anyone else? Remember, people, back to the time when you were broke and needed help. You DO remember, right?

Regards, Homer

[Katiesmom]

ewww...I don't like spiders no matter what kind they are

[luckies4me]

Thanks Homer but we are fine right now. I have a great vet who I am sure will let me make payments if need be, but I don't think the surgeries will be that much. Sterlings should be about $500 maybe, if they can do it, and Meeko's shouldn't be that much since the growth is fairly small right now. BTW, I REALLY think this headache is from my sinuses like Loree said. Aren't you supposed to be at work? I'm sure I can come up with the money to pay the surgeries and it doesn't look like Ewok needs to go back to the vet as his eyes now look clear. Thank goodness! So I guess I just needed to be more stringent (sp?) with his daily eye ointment.

I am going to be very dissapointed if I have allergies. I will have Dan go buy some claritan today and see if that helps. Anyone know how to get rid of a sinus headache? I have had this headache now for FOUR days and it won't go away no matter how many pain relievers I take. I have so much pressure in my head and nose, in the center of my head. I've never had allergies before. I guess that's what I get for moving to Oregon, eh?

[Tonya]

Cass, brown recluse spiders are very dangerous. I hope you get the house bombed real soon! I'm sorry you are going through so much right now. You are a tough woman, I know you'll make it through it all. ((((hugs))))

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by Tonya
Cass, brown recluse spiders are very dangerous. I hope you get the house bombed real soon! I'm sorry you are going through so much right now. You are a tough woman, I know you'll make it through it all. ((((hugs))))

Thanks Tonya!

It was your post last year that made me start researching them. You are in California correct, and didn't your work place have an infestation or something like that? I hate how they say they don't occur here or in California which is just complete BS! Haven't seen any spiders in the past couple of days now which is good. Anywho, I am about to hit the sack now with Dylan. ----> =tired.

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by Katiesmom
ewww...I don't like spiders no matter what kind they are

Ditto, I hate spiders.

I am so sorry you and your dad are hgaving such a bad time.

Sending {{{hugs}}} your direction, may life get much better...soon.

[Blustang24]

Well, I am sorry to hear of all your bad luck. It's a shame Dan's dad couldn't be more giving given the circumstances especially. Sending prayers to your whole family, pet, dad, and all! Hopefully things get better!