'Most dangerous' spider in Britain found in Buckingham Palace gardens as it spreads across London The false widow spider population has ‘exploded’ in southern England Evening Standard · Apr 13
‘Most dangerous spider’ in Britain behind rise in hospital admissions Hospital admissions from spider bites have doubled in England in the past decade The Independent UK · Apr 13
Scorpions can pose a deadly threat to children – we’re identifying the global hotspots For people living in temperate regions of Europe, the Americas and much of Asia, scorpion stings are rarely a concern. But for millions of children growing up across the subtropical belt, a scorpion sting can have devastating consequences. The Conversation · Feb 24
False widow spider caught eating shrew as Irish scientists investigate A pygmy shrew was captured on a spider’s web on a bedroom window, the noble false widow spider then paralysed and hoisted the shrew up before eating it Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2023
How dangerous are the little spiders in Irish homes? New study tells where to find them and if you need worry The study, led by Dr Michel Dugon, was undertaken over a five-year period and looked at how False Widow spiders have been so successful at spreading throughout towns and cities worldwide Irish Mirror · Aug 29, 2022
Noble False Widow spider population sees "noticeable increase" across Ireland "The tiniest amounts of venom - about 1,000th of a raindrop - can cause medically significant symptoms in humans" Belfast Live · Aug 29, 2022
Noble false widow spider 230 times more poisonous than Irish spiders and spreading fast in Ireland The tiniest amount of venom can cause significant problems for humans - with researchers concerned about any sightings of the eight-legged beasts Irish Mirror · Aug 29, 2022
Indiana Jones Was Right: Researchers Show The Smaller The Scorpion, The Deadlier Its Sting The theory first gained traction after the release of the film 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' in 2008. Zenger · Apr 25, 2022