Dr Michel Dugon, assistant professor in zoology at the University of Galway, told The Telegraph: “Bites are rarely witnessed by the victim, and there is no typical ‘spider bite syndrome ...

Black widow spider bites produce a sharp pricking sensation, which develops into a dull ache or numbness. Two red fang marks may also be visible. Treatment: If you're concerned about your spider ...

Almost 100 people went to hospital last year with spider bites, according to a report, with the number four times higher than a decade ago. NHS data has shown that 98 spider bites led to A&E ...

The UK is home to more than 650 different species of spiders, and although extremely rare in this part of the world, their bites could lead to dangerous outcomes. Almost 100 people went to hospital ...