Black widows are notorious spiders identified by the colored, hourglass-shaped mark on their abdomens. Several species answer to the name, and they are found in temperate regions around the world.

Like the black widow, the brown widow spider typically ... One of the most reliable ways to confirm a brown widow spider infestation is to take a close look at any egg sacs you find.

False widow spiders, so-called because of their similarity to the more venomous black widow spider, are the main culprits of UK bites and typically give bites that cause pain, redness, and swelling.

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 ...