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

Brian Smith, 43, from Maidstone in Kent, was forced to stay in hospital for three weeks after the spider plunged its fangs ...

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

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

I couldn't walk because my leg ballooned so much. I was on crutches for three weeks. I still have a little limp now,' the dad revealed ...

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 ...

By the time Thunderbolts* hits theaters this summer, hopefully Marvel fans have some answers about Avengers tower.

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.

There are several spider species that call Georgia home ... Humans have little to worry about from a false black widow bite ...

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.