Troy, I'm cc'ing the FML due to the importance of this reply. It sounds as if Tweezil has been bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider. This could be very dangerous. Please have her evaluated by a vet ASAP. The "rotten" area is pretty much that- dead flesh, The tech term is tissue necrosis. Also, if you find more of the spiders it may be a good idea to have the house "bombed" as they can kill small animals and could make you or a family member very ill. Just be thankful that it wasn't a Black Widow, I have been bitten by them twice, got very sick both times, and you can only have the anti-venom once. Dooks, prayers and best wishes for Tweezil, and your plumbing. Michael "Mick"Schmid Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati (When All Else Fails, Play Dead) [Posted in FML issue 3139]