All news on the topic: Spiders

The woman went to the hospital as she was suffering from a buzzing sound in her ear and when doctors used an endoscope to look inside they found the "eardrum" wasn't what they thought it was

A TikTok user has told how he found a massive huntsman spider sitting on the waistband of his pants after claiming to have felt something moving during the night

Researchers believe silk from spiders could be used to bridge gaps between nerves in humans, particularly helpful for patients who have had to have nerves affected by cancer removed

Rosie Moore had just sat down on her sofa with a curry to watch some TV at her home in Ripley, Derbyshire, when she felt something on her head - little did the Brit know a 'palm-sized' spider was crawling through her hair

Craig Harrison, from Windsor, Berkshire, had already eaten one banana before he noticed the massive huntsman spider lurking in his bag of fruit - along with a sack of its babies

A woman was left in agony for several days thanks to what she believed was a spot on her hand before a doctor at a hospital recognised it as a venomous spider bite

Funnel web spiders have been found washed up in people's swimming pools in Australia after heavy rain, with people having to call out specialists to remove the fearsome beasts

Lynda Knight spotted four eastern mouse spiders in her pool after heavy rainfall in New South Wales. These type of spiders have a toxic venom that can be dangerous for humans

Mum-of-one Tracey Carse from Stockport, Greater Manchester, woke to find a bitemark one morning in November and says the wound is still there four months later

Scientists have discovered a new species of trapdoor spider in Australia that could cause a bite that is 'physically painful' if they come into contact with humans. Female euoplos dignitas spiders can live up to 20 years

The huntsman spider found in Australia can grow to an enormous 15cm and looks terrifying, but the creature is generally reluctant to use its venomous bite - which can only cause localised pain and swelling

Reptile buff Steve Meighan, was surprised to find a huge Huntsman spider that was covering his light switch in his home, he says he didn't expect it in Cape Town, South Africa

Jaeden Leves adopted a Huntsman spider as a pet, naming him Larry. The girl, who initially ignored the animal but then decided to keep him, said he is 'very friendly' and 'doesn't want to hurt anybody'

Craig Baulderstone had gone out to do some work on his rally car ahead of the new racing season in Adelaide, Australia - but found that his Mercedes was crawling with huntsman spiders

Dad and TV presenter Jeremy Kyle has revealed his teenage daughter Ava had to be taken to hospital over the Christmas period after a spider bit her while she slept