It may have been multiple bites, like if the spider had gotten into his clothes or a shoe. Shoe's more likely, since that's where black widows like to hide, if I recall correctly.

Or he may have just had a weak immune system/been allergic to the black widow toxins. Other then those to scenarios, I don't believe it would have been possible for the widow to have killed him.

Did he die because of the bug/spider bites or he died previously and the animals just invaded his corpse?

How dangerous are black widow spider bites?
If a black widow spider bites a person, do not panic! No one in the United States has died from a black widow spider bite in over 10 years. Very often the black widow will not inject any venom into the bite and no serious symptoms develop. Wash the wound well with soap and water to help prevent infection.

If muscle cramps develop, take the patient to the nearest hospital. Some victims, especially young children, may be admitted overnight for observation and treatment. There is treatment for a black widow spider bite that can take care of the symptoms. Various medications are used to treat the muscle cramps, spasms and pain of a bite. Black widow spider antivenin is seldom necessary.

Blech...I was hoping for photos of cute puppies or something here...not the mental image of spiders crawling out of a bloated corpse nose....

This is why I decided not to study forensics.

Had a couple of these posted in "post your pets", but she really isn't my pet - she's just outside my door.

Mmmmm, breakfast, lunch & dinner is served:yum:


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My initial reaction to the Thread Title was "Doesn't that depend upon how you the pet is prepared?"