>>11039424There are over 650 species of spider known to live in the UK. Only around 12 of these are recorded as species that have bitten humans.
So, if you see a spider, the likelihood is that it is just a harmless, common British spider.
False widows are not the deadly spiders they are sometimes thought to be.
Although false widows do have a venomous bite, the venom is not particularly potent. Usually the only symptom is pain at the site which may radiate away from the bite. It ordinarily lasts between one and 12 hours, and rarely for more than 24 hours.
Often, the symptoms are no worse than the pain of a wasp sting.
