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Bedbugs and spider bites can both make you itch. Here's how to tell which one you have.

Sophia MitrokostasAug 2, 2021, 22:21 IST

It's important to identify if your bites are from bedbugs.Aleksey Boyko/Shutterstock

Bedbug and spider bites share a few similarities, but there are ways to tell them apart.
Both types of bites can cause redness, itching, and swelling.
Bedbug bites typically show up in a straight line, and spider bites are less common.

Your bites might be caused by bedbugs if you woke up with them.

Bedbugs typically feed between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. iStock

Bedbug bites often appear in a line, while spider bites are usually singular.

With bedbug bites, there is usually more than one in a row. PARNTAWAN/ iStock

Spider bites frequently leave distinct puncture marks.

Spider bites are usually in the form of puncture marks. yurakrasil/Shutterstock

Bedbug bites may be an ongoing problem, while spider bites are usually a one-time occurrence.

Bedbugs will continue to bite until you get rid of them. Terry Gilliam/AP

Bedbugs aren't dangerous, but some spider bites can cause serious symptoms.

Some spider bites can cause health problems. RHJPhtotoandilustration/Shutterstock

If you suspect you have been bitten by bedbugs, check your home for signs of an infestation.

If you find bedbug bites, there are steps you need to take in your home. AP Photo/Alex Brandon

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