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

There are several spider species that call Georgia home, and some of them are venomous. Here's a look at five common ones ...

It's thought Mr Smith was bitten by a false widow spider. The bites are usually mild ... "Aside from their key role in feeding on pest insect species, their silk is being developed to make ...

A father has been left arthritic after his limbs almost 'exploded' from a suspected false widow spider bite while he slept. Brian Smith had woken up in bed to a sharp pain on the top of his ...