Mother of Four Hospitalized After Severe Spider Bites While Camping

WHO:

KOAT - Britagne Miller, a mother of four from Goddard, Kansas.

Bored Panda - Jake Miller, Britagne's husband.

Bored Panda - Dr. Raymond Cloyd, a horticultural entomologist at Kansas State.

WHAT:

KOAT - Britagne Miller was bitten by multiple spiders while camping, leading to severe medical complications.

KOAT - Miller underwent surgery to remove almost 300 mL of blood clots and had a drain placed to heal the wound.

KOAT - Doctors indicated that Miller was in end-stage liver failure and gave her three days to a month to live.

Bored Panda - Miller's husband lost his job due to his inability to work while caring for her and their children.

Bored Panda - A GoFundMe was started to cover Miller's hospital and ongoing medical expenses.

WHERE:

KOAT - The incident occurred at Cheney Lake, Kansas.

Bored Panda - Miller was admitted to Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

WHEN:

KOAT - The camping trip took place on May 28.

KOAT - Miller was admitted to the hospital four days later, on June 4.

KOAT - Miller was discharged from the hospital on July 11.

WHY:

KOAT - Miller's pre-existing medical conditions, including two blood clotting disorders and liver issues, contributed to her severe reaction to the spider bites.

HOW:

KOAT - Miller experienced swelling and pain from the bites, which led her to seek medical attention.

Bored Panda - The medical team provided blood transfusions, plasma, platelets, and antibiotics to stabilize her condition.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 15:34 UTC)

Britagne Miller, a mother of four from Goddard, Kansas, suffered severe medical complications after being bitten by multiple spiders while camping at Cheney Lake, leading to her hospitalization at Wesley Hospital in Wichita. Doctors indicated that she was in end-stage liver failure and gave her between three days to a month to live, while her husband Jake lost his job due to the need to care for her and their children. A GoFundMe has been started to help cover her hospital and ongoing medical expenses as she continues to receive treatment, including blood transfusions and antibiotics.