Vacation Bites

While we were having lots of fun in Disney World, I was having a small problem. Every morning I would wake up with 2 or 3 bites on my arms or legs. At first, I thought it was mosquitos (모기 for my Korean friends). But the bites would turn black in the middle, and this is not like a mosquito bite. I decided they were spider bites, but it was a mystery - why were spiders biting ME, and not Mrs. Stumbler or the Young Stumbler kids? Very strange. Anyway, after the vacation was over and we arrived at home, I counted all my bites. I had 21 bites on my arms, legs, hands and feet! Here are two bites on my hand (those of you who know me can confirm that this is actually my hand because of my crooked finger):

Two of my Spider Bites 

As I was unpacking my clothes, I took one pair shorts that was clean from my bag, and I tried to put them on. As I put my leg in the shorts, a spider fell out onto the floor! I carefully caught it on some paper, and took some photos with my camera.

I Finally Caught Him - A Brown Recluse Spider 

I compared this photo with some on the internet, and it is the Brown Recluse Spider, common in my part of the country. Normally, just one of these spider bites can be life-threatening, and sometimes surgery is required. I am VERY lucky to have 21 bites and no serious problems. I am still puzzled why they only bite me, and where they come from. I think maybe they have a nest somewhere in my camper. Currently all the bites feel much better, and they are all getting smaller each day.