The UK is home to more than 650 different species of spiders, and although extremely rare in this part of the world, their bites could lead to dangerous outcomes. Almost 100 people went to hospital ...

what to look for, and how serious their bites may be. The brown recluse spider, also known as “the violin spider” due to a distinctive violin-shaped marking on its cephalothorax, prefer dark ...

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

Of course, anyone who experiences severe symptoms from a spider bite should seek immediate medical ... burning and change color with a "bullseye" look or a blueish bruise. About 3-5 days after ...

The UK is home to more than 650 different species of spiders, and although extremely rare in this part of the world, their bites could lead to dangerous outcomes. The number could be higher ...

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