Explosion of ‘UK’s most dangerous spider’ as number of Brits in hospital with horror bites doubles

The Sun — Apr 13, 09:34 AM

THE number of Brits admitted to hospital with horror spider bites has doubled as experts warn of a surge in the UK's false widow population.

NHS figures show there were some 100 admissions to hospital as a result of “contact with or toxic effect of spiders” in 2025.

This figure has more than doubled since...

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