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Gene GeRue wrote:

> I take the time to report this to say: 1) if you have never had an  
> allergic reaction doesn't mean you are immune, so be prepared; 2) such  
> reactions may increase in intensity with recurrent stings and bites;  
> 3) pay attention to where you are putting your body. I had just walked  
> out that doorway a few moments before and had not noticed a web. When  
> I came back in I walked into it and she zapped me.
>
> Yes, I will be buying some Benedryl.


EVERYONE should have benedryl...even die hard homesteaders who otherwise 
only have herbal remedies.  Glad you are okay, Gene, and I know how you 
felt-will feel- as I have been there...multiple times.  People 'develop' 
allergies, some genetic switch or another gets flipped and suddenly you 
are allergic to something you never were before. And #2 is correct as 
next time will be worse...and what's more, you may have 'allergic' 
symptoms like hives for a few WEEKS until your body metabolizes that 
poison.  It can come and go..

Bev

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