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

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

EXCLUSIVE: Dad, Brian Smith suffered a fate opposite to Spider-Man's when he was woken by a sharp pain - only to discover ...

The false widow spiders (Steatoda spp.) form a group of species that, because of their general resemblance to the much more notorious black widow spiders (Latrodectus spp.), can cause concern when ...

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Spider identification expert Stuart Hine explains why we see more spiders in autumn, and what you should do if you spot one. False widow spider bites have been a hot topic in recent years, along with ...

Georgia is home to several spider species, and some are venomous. What do they look like? How dangerous are they? What to do ...

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.

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.