Australia faces urgent warnings as the invasive New Zealand false widow spider spreads, posing dual threats through venomous ...

The noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis), already considered one of the world’s most invasive arachnids, has ...

False widows are recognisable from the markings on their body. But they're nowhere near as dangerous: for context, the venom of the black widow spider tends to be over 1,000 times more powerful ...

An invasive spider with a nasty bite is spreading its population across New Zealand - prompting warnings from experts.

The venomous noble false widow spider (Steatoda nobilis) has officially established itself in New Zealand, with confirmed sightings across multiple regions. Originating from the Canary Islands, this ...

The false widow spider hoisted a pygmy shrew into a web Credit: Dawn Sturgess/Cover Images. It is the first time anywhere in the world that a false widow spider — which have a body length of up ...

A desperate dad is warning Brits to be careful around false widows as he was hospitalised after performing DIY surgery on an ...

The national health body added: “Some spiders’ bites can cause you to feel or be sick, sweating, and dizziness. Bites can ...

A new venomous spider has officially made New Zealand home. The noble false widow spider is one of the world's most invasive ...

Brian Smith, 43, from Maidstone in Kent, was forced to stay in hospital for three weeks after the spider plunged its fangs into his hand while he slept, causing his limbs to balloon.

Storms and rising prices aren't the only dangers Georgians need to be wary of. There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ...

Bites from spiders in the UK are uncommon, but some native spiders - such as the false widow spider - are capable of giving a nasty bite. Spider bites leave small puncture marks on the skin, which ...