Black widows in Bremerhaven: port area closed large!

Black widows in Bremerhaven: port area closed large!

Bremerhaven, Deutschland - It is currently very creepy in the Bremerhaven autoterminal: two poisonous specimens of the black widow were spotted there on Monday. This excitement caused the port operator BLG immediately block the affected area large -scale in order to ensure the safety of the employees. The spiders were hidden under materials for attaching containers - no pleasant find! Meanwhile, the work at this location was stopped, while a specialist company was commissioned to quickly remove the dangerous animals. The report Buten un inland as well [Merkur] (https://www.merkur.de/ consciousness/schwarze-witwen-im-hafen-von-bremerhaven-zdeckt-spinne-93816202.html).

But don't panic! The BLG makes it clear that no one was in danger during this incident. The current votes with the responsible authorities are running, and one can only hope that the pests can be removed quickly. Interestingly, there was a similar incident in Bremerhaven last summer when the "Arc Commitment" had to linger in the port for two months to be cleaned by pest fighters. At that time, black widows were also found, which arouses the worries about the growing population of such spiders in our region.

about the black widow

The black widow, scientifically known as latrodectus mactans , is notorious for her extremely strong poison. Although only about 1% of the people bitten by them die from the consequences - often breathing paralysis or heart attack - the symptoms can be very painful. Affected people report violent abdominal pain, stomach cramps, and usually the recovery time takes several days after a bite, as the experts from Echo24 report.

Typical for the females of this kind is the lush black body with the characteristic red hourglass drawing on the underside of the abdomen. Males, on the other hand, are often noticeable due to a red -brown color. As a rule, these spiders live in dark, protected places where they hide in small columns or under stones. And a little scary: after the pairing it can happen that the females eat their partners. So much drama in a spider end!

Security is going on

Although the danger of black widows is often exaggerated, some population groups such as children, older people or people with a weakened immune system are particularly susceptible to serious consequences of a bite. It is therefore advisable to see a doctor immediately if you suspect a bite in order to receive an antiserum if necessary.

For all those who may plan a vacation, it should be said: You should also pay attention to toxic spiders in vacation regions such as the Canary Islands. A fixed footwear and long trousers can work wonders here to minimize the risk of a bite.