A pilot with a severe spider allergy was bitten mid-flight by a hidden tarantula, leading to hours-long delays as the plane was fumigated after landing safely, according to the New York Post.

A pilot with a severe allergy to spiders was bitten mid-flight by a stowaway tarantula — forcing hours-long delays as the plane was fumigated after landing safely, according to reports.

A pilot suffered an allergic reaction at 35,000 feet after being bitten by a tarantula during an Iberia flight from Dusseldorf to Madrid. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon aboard an Airbus ...

A pilot caused chaos at 35,000ft after suffering an allergic reaction from a tarantula bite. The Iberia plane’s onwards journey was delayed so it could be fumigated and the pilot, said to be ...

Take a look inside the unique home of a man who owns 16 tarantulas and a huntsman spider, explaining his passion for these creatures and why they make ideal pets. Keep up with the latest new ...