How to get rid of Spider Bites Naturally

We all are aware that spiders don’t feed on humans just like other biting insects. So, most of us, don’t know that spiders will bite and they may cause some skin problems.

Spiders usually bite when they feel threatened or get trapped in between a piece of clothing and the body. These spider bites are medically known as arachnidism and they can be serious unless venom or allergic reaction is involved.

Always remember that not all spider bites are harmful and life-threatening but if you get bitten by a few poisonous spices of spiders like a brown recluse spider or black widow then immediately consult your doctor to seek medical attention.

Inflammation, redness, mild pain, swelling, blisters or rashes, stinging or burning sensation, and itching are some of the symptoms experienced by the people whose who are suffering from spider bites but depending upon the type of spider your symptoms may last for a few hours to days or even weeks.

However, most spider bites and stings can be healed on their own or with the help of some natural home remedies but make sure to consult your doctor if you’re experiencing symptoms like vomiting, muscle spasms, severe pain, swelling, fever & chills, stiffness, difficulty in breathing, stomach pain along with body aches, excessive sweating or rapid pulse, and lightheadedness.

The main thing you’ve to remember while treating these spider bites is to neutralize the bite and thereby clear the toxins in the body. Although the Mother Nature has given so many natural remedies that you can easily found in your kitchen to ease your symptoms and thereby to promote healing.

Here in this article, we are providing you some of the best natural home remedies that definitely help you in dealing with these spider bites.

Home Remedies for Spider Bites:

If you are sure that you doomed with a spider bite then stop worrying or rushing for medical help. Have a look at some of the best and effective ways of treating non life-threatening spider bites and thereby reduce the accompanying pain, irritation, and itching in the area where the spider bites.

Remedy – 1: (Ice or Cold Compress)

The first and foremost step for treating spider bites is to clean the bite with mild soap and lukewarm water. The next step is to apply ice to the bite area, which helps to reduce swelling, pain, and irritation.

Here the cold temperature of this ice compress will numb the nerve endings and soothes the irritation, swelling, and itching. Remember that icing a spider bite area is considered as a both conventional (as first aid) and natural ways of treating spider bite symptoms.

What you need:

What to do:

Take a thin towel and wrap a few ice cubes in it.
Place this towel (or cloth) on the bites affected area for about 10 – 15 minutes.
Continue doing the same process for several times a day, especially in the first 24 hours to get rid of spider bites.

Note:

Also, Place some frozen vegetables or peas on the affected area to get the same cooling effect.
Never ever place ice directly on the skin why because it causes frostbite.

Remedy – 2: (Baking Soda)

The alkaline nature of baking soda will definitely help to draw out the toxins or venom, which causing pain, redness, itching, and irritation.

What you need:

Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
Water – 3 teaspoons
Cotton ball
Lukewarm water

What to do:

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to 3 teaspoons of water and stir well to make a fine paste.
Apply this baking soda paste to the affected areas by using a cotton ball.
Let it sit for about 5 – 7 minutes and rinse the area with lukewarm water.
Continue doing the same process regularly until you get a quick and complete relief from these spider bites on the skin.

Note: Or mix 1 tablespoon each of baking soda and water to make a thick paste and apply it on the affected area. Rinse off after it dries completely on the skin.

Remedy – 3: (Salt)

Salt exhibits antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties will help you in drawing out the venom and other toxins caused by spider bites. It also reduces the redness, irritation, and inflammation and thereby promotes quick relief from this spider bites.

What you need:

Table salt
Washcloth
Bandage

What to do:

First of all, rinse the affected area thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Then take a clean washcloth and soak it in water.
Now sprinkle some salt (sea salt or kosher salt) on this wet washcloth.
Wrap a bandage over this washcloth to secure the cloth and leave it for a couple of hours (undisturbed).
Finally, remove the cloth and repeat the same process as needed till you get a complete relief from the spider bites on the skin.

Note: Or prepare a warm salt solution by mixing 1 teaspoon of salt (kosher or sea salt) in 1 cup of warm water. Stir well till the salt gets dissolved in water and soak a clean cloth to use it as a warm compress. Do it 3 – 4 times daily for 1 – 2 days.

Remedy – 4: (Activated Charcoal)

Activated charcoal has an excellent absorbing property that helps a lot to draw out the toxic material and other impurities from the body. Whenever the toxic substances are cleared out of the body then the tenderness, itching, and inflammation can be reduced eventually.

What you need:

Activated charcoal
Water
Bandage

What to do:

Prepare a charcoal paste by simply mixing some water in activated charcoal.
Clean the affected area thoroughly with warm water and pat dry it.
Then apply this paste on the area and wrap a bandage over it.
Continue this process in every 5 hours to neutralize the toxins and other harmful impurities in the body.

Note: Or consult your doctor to know the proper dosage and timings of activated charcoal capsules, as per your health and severity of spider bites on the skin.

Remedy – 5: (Potato)

The starch content in potato exhibits anti-irritating and soothing properties that help you in bringing down the itching, pain, and inflammation. Regular usage will help to keep the skin well moisturized and thereby enhance quick healing.

What you need:

Large potato – 1
Grater
Thin cloth
Rubbing alcohol
Water

What to do:

Peel a potato and rinse it off thoroughly.
Then grate the potato with the help of a grater.
Now take a handful of wet potato shreds into a piece of thin cloth and tie it.
Rinse the affected area with rubbing alcohol and then place this potato poultice onto this area.
Let it sit for a few minutes till the potato begins to dry.
Finally, discard the old potato poultice and thereby clean the area with warm water.
Continue reapplying this poultice till the spider bites symptoms are gone completely.

Note: Or cut a potato into slices and place the potato slice all over the spider bite. Wrap a bandage to secure it and let it sit for a few hours to overnight. Finally, remove the slice and rinse the area with warm water. Do the same process regularly until your bite has been healed completely.

Remedy – 6: (Aspirin)

Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID’s) that help to relieve the symptoms of spider bites like pain, irritation, swelling, and inflammation. This aspirin will help to neutralize the venom, toxins, and impurities to promote a speedy recovery.

What you need:

Aspirin tablets – 1 to 3
Water

What to do:

Take a small bowl filled with a little water.
Soak 2 – 3 aspirin tablets in this water for a couple of water till it forms a fine paste.
Apply this paste on the spider bites affected areas by using a cotton swab.
Let it sit for a couple of hours and then rinse the area with lukewarm water.
Do the same process for once or twice daily until you get relief from these spider bites.

Remedy – 7: (Turmeric)

Turmeric is a natural spice that acts as a painkiller due to its antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help a lot in promoting the recovery process by simply reducing the pain, irritation, itching, and swelling.

Here are a few ways of using turmeric for treating spider bites.

Method – 1: (Turmeric)

What you need:

Turmeric powder – 1 to 2 teaspoons
Warm water

What to do:

Rinse the spider bite area with warm water and pat dry it.
Then add a little water or milk to turmeric powder to make it a fine paste.
Apply this turmeric paste on the affected areas and rinse off with warm water after it dries completely on the skin.
Repeat the same process as needed to get a complete relief from the problem.

Method – 2: (Turmeric Powder with Olive Oil)

Olive oil exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties along with skin soothing properties that help you in getting relief from the pain, swelling and itching on the affected areas.

What you need:

Turmeric powder – 2 teaspoons
Olive oil
Warm water

What to do:

Mix enough olive oil in turmeric powder and stir to make it a fine paste.
Slather this paste on the spider bites affected areas and rinse off with warm water after 10 – 15 minutes.
Pat dry the skin and repeat the same process regularly until you get a complete relief from the problem.

Method – 3: (Turmeric Powder with Neem Leaves)

Neem soothes the skin and gives you relief from the pain, itching, and irritation caused by the spider bites and other rashes by clearing the toxins and venom on the skin.

What you need:

Turmeric powder – 1 tablespoon
Indian Lilac (neem) – handful
Water

What to do:

Take a handful of neem leaves and rinse it off thoroughly.
Then pour it in a blender along with turmeric powder and blend it to make a thick paste.
Spread this paste on the affected area and let it sit for about 20 – 25 minutes to dry.
Finally, rinse the area with warm water and repeat the same process 2 – 3 times daily, depending on your severity.

Remedy – 8: (Lemon Juice)

The rich content of natural astringent property in the lemon will help to dry out the skin rashes which are caused by spider bites and thereby prevents infections. Regular follow up will definitely help you in getting rid of itching, swelling, and inflammation.

What you need:

Lemon – 1
Cotton ball
Lukewarm water

What to do:

Take a lemon and squeeze it to extract its juice in a small bowl.
Then spread this fresh lemon juice to the affected areas by using a clean cotton ball.
Leave it for a few minutes to get dry on the skin.
Finally, rinse off the skin with lukewarm water and pad dry the skin.
Repeat the process for a few times daily till you get a complete relief from these spider bites.

Note: Or simply rub a piece of lemon all over the affected area for 3 – 4 minutes and leave for another 5 minutes to rinse off with water. Do it once or twice daily.

Remedy – 9: (Aloe Vera)

Being rich in antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and skin soothing properties in aloe vera help you in dealing with spider bites on the skin. This gel will soothe the skin to reduce pain, irritation, swelling, and itching. It also aids in giving faster relief from these skin problems by simply keeping the affected skin area well moisturized.

What you need:

Aloe vera leaf
Water
Airtight container

What to do:

Take an aloe vera leaf and rinse it off thoroughly to remove the dust or impurities on the leaf.
Slit the leaf to open and extract its gel.
Slather the fresh aloe vera gel on the spider bites affected skin areas.
Leave it a few minutes to overnight and rinse the area with water.
Store the remaining gel in an airtight container and refrigerate it.
Reapply this aloe vera gel for a couple of minutes till you get rid of this irritation and itching.

Remedy – 10: (Manuka Honey)

Honey is an excellent natural skin soothing ingredient that helps to heal the wounds, blisters, and bites quickly on the skin. Honey (especially manuka honey) will work best by disinfecting the area and aiding in quick recovery.

What you need:

Manuka honey
Water
Clean cloth

What to do:

Take some pure manuka honey and smear it over the spider bites.
Leave it for about 4 – 5 hours to get dry.
Soak a clean cloth in lukewarm water and use this warm wet cloth to wipe it off the honey.
Reapply the honey on the bite for 3 – 4 times daily till you get relief from the problem.

Remedy – 11: (Bentonite Clay)

The natural bentonite clay will work well in treating the blisters, bites, and wounds on the skin. It removes the toxins and other harmful toxins and other impurities from the skin and thereby leaves the skin with a cooling effect to get rid of itching, irritation, and pain.

What you need:

Bentonite clay – 1/2 tablespoon
Water
Bandage

What to do:

Prepare a bentonite clay poultice by mixing bentonite clay with enough water.
Stir well to make a thick paste and spread this poultice all over the bite affected skin area.
Wrap a bandage to secure the poultice and let it sit for about 2 hours.
After that, rinse the area with water and dry the skin.
Regular follow up of this bentonite clay for 2 – 3 times daily will help to heal the bites completely.

Remedy – 12: (Peppermint)

The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of this peppermint herb will help a lot in relieving your pain, itching, swelling, and inflammation. It also helps in soothing and calming the skin to get relief from the itching and irritation caused by these bites.

What you need:

Peppermint leaves
Cool water

What to do:

Take a handful of fresh peppermint leaves and crush them to extract its juice.
Spread this peppermint juice on the affected skin areas by using a cotton ball.
Let it sit for about 15 – 20 minutes and rinse off with cool water.
Continue doing this process for once or twice daily till you get a complete relief from these spider bites.

Note:

Or simply apply 2 – 3 drops of peppermint oil topically on the affected area for 2 – 3 times daily.
Make sure to do a skin patch test before using this peppermint oil directly on the skin. If you find any irritation or any reaction on the skin then remember to dilute this peppermint oil with any carrier oil or water before application.

Remedy – 13: (Onion)

The rich content of sulfur along with antibacterial, antiseptic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of onion will help to treat spider bite at home safely by simply neutralizing the venom and thus clears the stinging sensation on the skin.

What you need:

Onion slices
Bandage
Water

What to do:

Chop an onion into slices and take a slice of onion to gently rub on the bite affected area.
Make sure that the onion juice will cover the affected area while rubbing.
Then secure the onion slice with a bandage over the spider bite.
Wait for 5 – 10 minutes and rinse off with water.
Continue doing the same process for several times daily until you get a complete relief from the spider bite.

Remedy – 14: (Tea Tree Oil)

Tea tree oil exhibits antibacterial, antimicrobial, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties that help to relieve itching, stinging and irritation caused by spider bites. Always remember that tea tree oil is concentrated oil, so you have to dilute this oil with any carrier oil (like coconut or olive or castor oil) before applying on the skin.

What you need:

Tea tree oil – 3 to 4 drops
Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
Water

What to do:

Pour tea tree oil in extra virgin olive oil and stir well.
Smear this oil mixture on the spider bite affected area.
Leave for about a few minutes till the skin absorbs the oil thoroughly.
Finally, rinse the area with water and reapply this oil blend for 3 – 4 times daily till the bite is healed completely.

Note: Also, use lavender oil (or wintergreen essential oil) to calm down the itching, redness, pain, and irritation caused by spider bites and to enhance quick healing. Simply mix a few drops of lavender oil with coconut oil and spread the mix directly on the affected area. Rinse off after a few minutes with lukewarm water.

Tips and Precautions:

If you found the symptoms still persist for a few days then immediately consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment to get rid of these spider bites.
The first thing (as first aid) you have to do is to rinse the bite area with mild antiseptic soap and water. Then go for a cold compress to soothe the pain, irritation, and inflammation. Although, some experts say that the pain and swelling of a spider bite can last for a day or two, just like a bee sting.
Always monitor the spider bite to know how the symptoms are healing with these remedies and if needed consult your doctor to get a quick relief from the pain, irritation, and itching.
Prefer to wear long sleeve shirts and pants, boots, gloves, and hat, especially while handling the firewood or stored boxes.
Install tight-fitting screens on the doors and windows to prevent the spiders and other insects or bugs out of the house and thereby prevent infestation.
Prefer to discard the old clothes, boxes and other unwanted items (like gardening tools) from the storage areas and keep the area always clean and dry.
While cleaning the garages, attics, basements, sheds and crawl spaces, you have to be extra careful why because it is the place where they hide.
Apply some skin-soothing remedies like raw milk, yogurt, cucumber slices, natural oils, liquid witch hazel, apple cider vinegar, crushed basil leaves paste, hydrogen peroxide, natural antibiotic creams, garlic paste,  butter, etc. to get rid of these painful blisters or rashes on the skin.
Elevate the spider bitten area to reduce the pain and swelling. Also, avoid scratching on the place where the spider bites why because it worsens the skin and thereby takes much more time to heal.

Final Word:

Try all these natural remedies to heal the spider bites on your skin. Do you know any other successful natural remedies for spider bites? Then share your experience with us in the below comments box.

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