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

Dad-of-three Brian Smith, 43, from Maidstone, Kent, almost had to have his limbs amputated and developed arthritis after he ...

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Here is what you need to know about spider bites. Most spider bites only cause minor symptoms, like red skin, swelling, and pain at the site. You can tell you’ve encountered a spider bite ...

A dad was left in agony as his limbs "exploded" after he was savaged in the night by Britain's most dangerous spider ... arm, leg and foot all increased in size massively as venom from the bite ...

There are several spider species that call Georgia ... feeding on insects that wander into their webs. Bites are very rare and are generally harmless. They may cause minor localized pain, redness, and ...

Elevate the arm of leg where the injury has happened ... Usually a sting results in redness and swelling. A spider bite would ...

The 43-year-old's hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned as the venom took hold and he was rushed to hospital.