Dad-of-three Brian Smith, 43, from Maidstone, Kent, almost had to have his limbs amputated and developed arthritis after he ...

A DAD has been left arthritic after his limbs nearly “exploded” from what he believes was a bite from a false widow spider.

The 43-year-old's hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned as the venom took hold and he was rushed to hospital.

EXCLUSIVE: Dad, Brian Smith suffered a fate opposite to Spider-Man's when he was woken by a sharp pain - only to discover ...

Georgia is home to several spider species, and some are venomous. What do they look like? How dangerous are they? What to do ...

The false widow spiders (Steatoda spp.) form a group of species that, because of their general resemblance to the much more notorious black widow spiders (Latrodectus spp.), can cause concern when ...

Brown Recluse spider photographed by Kevin Wiener ... Humans have little to worry about from a false black widow bite as you might just feel some slight discomfort for up to 12 hours.

How do you treat a spider bite and what are the symptoms to look out for? - With a rising number of people going to hospital ...

Spider identification expert Stuart Hine explains why we see more spiders in autumn, and what you should do if you spot one. False widow spider bites have been a hot topic in recent years, along with ...

Man bitten hundreds of times due to false widow spider infestationMan bitten hundreds of times due to false widow spider infestation ...

There are several spider species that call Georgia home ... Humans have little to worry about from a false black widow bite as you might just feel some slight discomfort for up to 12 hours.