Spider bite admissions rise in UK

The noble false widow, Britain's most dangerous spider, is spreading rapidly across the country due to warmer winters.

While their bites are rarely fatal, they can cause severe swelling, pain, and secondary infections that require hospitalization.

Experts warn that the species is now well-established in urban areas, leading to more frequent encounters with humans.

Public health officials are advising citizens to be cautious in gardens and sheds, though they emphasize that spiders generally only bite when threatened.