The meat tenderizer is what I used on all insect stings.  What it does
is digest proteins, and the venom is a form of protein that is easily
digested by the tenderizer.  I was wondering if it would work on the
brown recluse.  Thanks for the confirmation.

Marshall

Charles Sutton wrote:

> This was sent off list, but it may help someone. .It is simple and
> works.  My friend's husband has had several BR bites.
> Rails
>
> Anyway the remedy I use on the brown recluse spider bite is Adolph's
> Meat Tenderizer and Vaseline petroleum jelly to make it stick the to
> bite......put your finger in the Vaseline and then shake some
> ADOLPH'S.....has to have Papaya Extract in it!!!....and put it on the
> bite sight for about 15 minutes....remember though, you are meat
> too....so not too long with the tenderizer on you....but that will
> draw out the venom for sure and there should be no scars or dead skin
> if you put it on right away.......do it if you even think you got it
> by this spider....it won't hurt that's for sure.....
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Charles Sutton
> To: Rails02 (tyj)
> Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 9:45 PM
> Subject: Re: CS>Fw: Spider bite?
> Very common here in Florida.  Sure send it to me too.   Why don't you
> post it to the list?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rails02 (tyj)
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2003 8:00 PM
> Subject: CS>Fw: Spider bite?
> Was this a brown recluse?  I have a friend that has old remedy that is
> tried and true.  If any want that recipe email me?
> Rails