'I was bitten by a false widow spider in my sleep and my arm nearly exploded'
Dad-of-three Brian Smith, 43, from Maidstone, Kent, almost had to have his limbs amputated and developed arthritis after he ...
My limbs nearly exploded and I’ve been left with arthritis after a spider in the UK bit me in my sleep
A DAD has been left arthritic after his limbs nearly “exploded” from what he believes was a bite from a false widow spider.
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Identifying false widow spiders
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 ...
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Tips for dealing with spider bites in the South
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.
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Invasion of the giant spiders? Not quite
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 ...
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Georgia has 5 common venomous spiders. Here's what to watch for, how to care for bites
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.