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However the good news is that spider bites are rare and not usually a cause for concern. Jack Casson, 38, is a spider enthusiast from Hartlepool who has taken in the Spanish spider - now named Bessie.

He explained: "The spider is venemous but isn't medically significant - meaning it can't kill humans. Although I bet a bite would hurt a lot, I don't plan on finding out either way." He added ...

This pattern, along with symptoms like fever, rash, and nausea, can mimic other serious conditions like Lyme disease, so it's crucial to see a healthcare provider if you develop it around a bug bite.

A red or discolored tender and inflamed area may develop about 4 to 8 hours after the spider bit you. The bite may appear as two tiny puncture holes. Early on, its center will be a pale color ...

Up to the 17th century, people believed the spider bite caused "tarantism" — an uncontrollable urge to weep and dance. As these black hairy spiders spread worldwide, they carried the name with them.