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 ...

Here's a look at five common ones according to First Response Safety Training, what to look for, and how serious their bites may be. The brown recluse spider, also known as “the violin spider ...

This spider's bite is much feared because its venom is reported to be 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake's. In humans, bites produce muscle aches, nausea, and a paralysis of the diaphragm that ...

It's thought Mr Smith was bitten by a false widow spider. The bites are usually mild, similar to a wasp sting. However in rare cases, hospital treatment can be needed if symptoms get worse or ...