A reptile expert has shared his fears that a deadly spider species could invade the UK. Chris Newman, Director of the National Centre for Reptile Welfare, said he is worried that the Black Widow ...

If someone asked you to name a place with poisonous fauna, what would spring to mind? Perhaps Australia, with infamous snakes like the inland taipan (Oxyuranus microlepidotus), or maybe Brazil, home ...

A dad was left in agony as his limbs "exploded" after he was savaged in the night by Britain's most dangerous spider. Brian Smith had woken up in bed to a sharp pain on the top of his right hand but ...

Enormous false widow spiders are set to invade homes across the UK over the coming season as mating season begins. Experts are warning the giant insects, which are relatives of the deadly black widow ...

Learn more about one of the UK's most common spiders, the daddy long-legs (cellar spider), that you'll find in your home all year round.