Taylor Momsen’s Scary Spider Bite During AC/DC Tour
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Taylor Momsen added another bizarre chapter to her touring history after requiring medical attention for a spider bite just hours before taking the stage in Mexico City. The Pretty Reckless frontwoman was preparing to open for AC/DC when she was bitten by what she described as a “massive” spider, forcing doctors to intervene before showtime.
“It wouldn’t be an AC/DC tour if I didn’t get bit,” Momsen quipped on social media, sharing footage of herself receiving treatment. Despite the alarming situation, her tone remained characteristically defiant, brushing off the incident as just another addition to life on the road.
Venom, Vaccines, and Rock ’n’ Roll
Momsen later revealed that the spider’s venom had a significant effect on her system, prompting immediate medical care. “Its venom did a number on my system so had to have the wonderful doctors in Mexico come and deliver quite the shot before the show last night… add it to the list!” she wrote.
The incident echoes a similarly surreal moment from May 2024 in Seville, Spain, when a bat latched onto her leg mid-performance. Alerted by the audience, Momsen reacted with a mix of shock and humor: “Holy f—! There’s a f—ing flying bat on my leg right now,” she said. “Can someone help me please? I must really be a witch.” The bite ultimately required two weeks of rabies vaccinations, further cementing her reputation for enduring the unexpected in real time.
The Show Pushes Through
Remarkably, neither encounter has derailed Momsen’s commitment to the stage. In Mexico City, she and her band delivered a full 10-song set at Estadio GNP Seguros, demonstrating the kind of resilience that defines seasoned touring acts. With additional dates scheduled at the same venue, the band shows no signs of slowing down.
As AC/DC prepares to extend its run into North America, with The Pretty Reckless once again in the opening slot, Momsen’s latest ordeal feels less like a setback and more like a badge of honor. In an era where live performances often battle unpredictability—from technical glitches to health scares—her ability to push forward underscores a deeper truth about rock touring: chaos is part of the mythology, and survival is part of the show.
