Emilio da padova violin spider

It hides in the house, in the most unsuspecting crevices, and mostly moves at night: it is the violin spider, one of the most dangerous arachnids that inhabit the Mediterranean area.

There have been several news stories this summer related to this small and venomous animal. Among them is the story of Maurizio Merluzzo, an Italian voice actor and actor, who was bitten while in Tuscany. 

Violin spider bites voice actor Maurizio Merluzzo: "I thought it was a pimple, I almost lost my left arm"

For the actor, after the encounter with the spider, a long ordeal began.

Merluzzo commented on the incident: "I almost lost my arm because of a violin spider." Here’s how to recognize the spider, the symptoms caused by its bite, and the treatment.

The symptoms

As happened to Maurizio Merluzzo, one can notice a sting similar to that of a bee. Initially, it may be painless and the affected area may not sh