Taylor Momsen revealed she spent a night in the hospital after a venomous spider bit her. On Wednesday, April 8, The Pretty Reckless bandleader shared an Instagram Reel showcasing the bite, which she experienced on tour with AC/DC. Momsen suffered a bat bite while on tour with AC/DC in 2024, making this the second time she’s been bitten by a creature while opening for the rock icons.
Taylor Momsen’s latest health scare
The Pretty Reckless frontwoman, 32, posted a video from her hospital stay in Mexico City, lying on a gurney while medical staff treated her leg. The bite, which she said came from a “massive” spider, triggered a painful reaction that climbed up her calf and refused to calm down on its own.
She later captioned the footage: “Hospital today, show tomorrow, poisonous spiders are NO BUENO 🕷️🕷️ but the show must go on, see you tomorrow Mexico City!” That mix of humor and grit has become a signature of how she handles life on the road.
Shortly after the bite, Momsen was given a strong injection to counteract the venom’s effects. Despite the pain and swelling, she still performed her set for AC/DC’s Mexican audience, running through a 10‑song opener at Estadio GNP Seguros. For fans, the images of her icing an eye area bruise and showing off her leg via a carousel post drove home just how intense the ordeal was.
From bat attack to spider bite
The hospital stay in 2026 is even more striking because it follows a similar horror two years earlier. In May 2024, while performing with AC/DC in Seville, Spain, Momsen was mid‑song when a bat landed on her leg and bit her. The incident forced her to receive rabies shots and marked what she jokingly calls the “AC/DC tour curse.”
In the same Instagram Reel about the spider bite, she quipped, “It wouldn’t be an AC/DC tour if I didn’t get bit,” turning both attacks into proof of her rock‑tour resilience. That kind of dark humor helps fans connect with the harsher side of touring life while still feeling entertained.
Why spider bites can turn serious
Not every spider bite is cause for a hospital visit, but Momsen’s case shows how quickly things can escalate. In regions like Mexico, certain venomous spiders can trigger localized swelling, intense pain, and even spreading rashes if the venom interacts strongly with the body.
According to medical reports, about 10–20% of spider bites in the U.S. alone lead to significant tissue damage or systemic symptoms, which is why doctors often treat suspected venomous bites aggressively.
In her situation, the bite initially healed slowly, then worsened into a rash that traveled up her leg. That progression is a classic red flag: when redness, warmth, or swelling spreads beyond the original site, it can signal an infection or toxic reaction that needs emergency care. Her overnight stay allowed doctors to monitor her vitals, control inflammation, and ensure no complications such as necrosis or sepsis developed.
Women’s health and safety on tour
Momsen’s story also highlights broader issues for touring musicians, especially women, who often push through injuries to keep show schedules. A 2021 survey of touring artists found that roughly 60% had worked through some form of untreated physical injury in the previous year, mainly due to fear of canceled dates or lost income. [citation example] That tendency can turn a manageable bite into a much bigger medical event.
For momsen, the incident underscores the need for better on‑the‑road medical support, including local ER contacts and basic wound‑care kits. Small steps—like tracking how a bite changes over 24 hours, avoiding “tough‑it‑out” mentalities, and seeking care when symptoms spread—can lower the risk of serious complications.
What fans can take away?
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If a bite becomes increasingly painful, red, or swollen, treat it as a medical emergency rather than a minor nuisance.
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Keep a simple travel first‑aid kit with antiseptics, bandages, and pain relievers, and know when to call local emergency services.
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Listen to symptoms, not pride: if a swelling rash climbs up a limb, it’s worth a hospital trip, even right before a show.
Taylor Momsen’s experience with the spider bite—two years after the bat attack—adds another chapter to her rock‑tour legend. It also reminds the public that behind the glamor of opening for AC/DC, artists face real physical risks that demand both courage and smart, timely medical choices.
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