If bitten, it’s important to: avoid touching or scratching the bite clean the affected area with soap and water apply a fresh, non-stick bandage Do not attempt to extract the spider’s venom.

Almost 100 people went to hospital last year with spider bites, according to a report, with the number four times higher than a decade ago. NHS data has shown that 98 spider bites led to A&E ...

Although they are rare, spider bites can happen. And even a nibble from a house spider can leave an uncomfortable welt. Here are some of the most common house spiders you might see in or outside ...

The black widow spider can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Its venom is toxic and painful, leaving victims to feel the effects long after the bite. Following is a transcript of the ...

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 ...