Lethal Huntsman Spider Found In UK, Can Cause Heart Palpitations, Headaches With One Bite

One of the world's most lethal spiders huntsman spiders are generally found in Australia but now one has been found in the United Kingdom.

According to LiveScience, huntsmans are the largest spiders in the world by leg span and can be as big as a dinner plate. They use venom to immobilize prey and are known to inflict serious defensive bites on humans.

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These spiders are generally found in warm, tropical places like Australia, Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean Basin, and the Americas. That's precisely why experts and locals were surprised when they spotted one in Blighty, UK.

The Twitter handle of RSPCA Frontline shared a photo of the insect. It said that the spider had jumped onto a shipping container in China. The caption with the image is, "Insp Boyd collected this Huntsman spider today. He fancied a holiday so he hopped on a shipping container in China and ended up in Hull! he gave staff quite a fright! He¡¯s now having some R&R at a specialist rescue centre."

Insp Boyd collected this Huntsman spider today. He fancied a holiday so he hopped on a shipping container in China and ended up in Hull! ? he gave staff quite a fright! He¡¯s now having some R&R at a specialist rescue centre ? pic.twitter.com/An9mgEZlfo

¡ª RSPCA Frontline (@RSPCA_Frontline) February 18, 2022

It may look very intimidating but experts say that when it comes to huntsman spiders, the bigger the better. Meaning huge huntsman spiders are usually 'quite harmless'. However, it is important to note that bites by huntsman can be painful and can lead to long-term complications if left untreated.

These spiders may look intimidating but according to experts, it is better when these spiders are bigger. Meaning huge huntsman spiders are usually 'quite harmless'. However, it is important to note that bites by huntsman can be painful and can lead to long-term complications if left untreated.

Australia's Radar Pest Control explained, ¡°Huntsman spiders will bite humans if disturbed. They have a strong bite and may hold on for a time. Bites may be painful, but they usually do not cause any long-term complications. If someone has asthma or is sensitive to the venom, they may experience more pronounced effects."

The website also mentioned what all one bite from the spider can do. The spiders can cause nausea, headaches, vomiting, irregular pulse rate, and sometimes even heart palpitations.

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They did say that the spiders are quite harmless though: ¡°Huntsman spiders will bite humans if disturbed. They have a strong bite and may hold on for a time. Bites may be painful, but they usually do not cause any long term complications. If someone has asthma or is sensitive to the venom, they may experience more pronounced effects.

¡°If you find one in your home or shed, you can carefully scoop the spider into a container and release it outside, away from your home,¡± the website advised.

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