With the arrival of summer and increased temperatures, the United Kingdom is preparing for marked growth in the population of this animal within the housing: the spider-fucking spider. British have been warned to keep the windows closed throughout the day, after experts confirmed that the species, considered the most dangerous in the country, should emerge in greater numbers in the coming weeks. The warning comes at the beginning of mating, which leads the males to look for shelter in the homes, according to the Daily Mail.
Experts reinforce recommendations
The Falls-Viúva Spider (Steatoda noble) It is poisonous and, although its bite is not lethal, can cause swelling, painful burns and fever. According to Arachnologist Tom Elwood, August marks the period when males become more active, entering the windows, climbing walls or hiding in tubs while looking for females to mate.
Experts, according to the same source, advise to keep the windows closed, clean frames and eliminate webs, as dirty and dusty structures function as a shelter for these spiders.
Elwood also underlines the importance of maintaining tubs, washbasins and other powder -free areas and insect remains to avoid the entry of this animal.
Origin and Expansion in the United Kingdom
According to a 2020 study by Oxford University Zoologist Clive Hambler, this species is considered the most dangerous to reproduce in the United Kingdom. It is not native to the British territory and will have arrived from the Canary Islands in the late nineteenth century, transported in banana boxes, gradually spreading to the north.
The number of these spiders tends to increase during the warmer months, taking advantage of small openings and even ventilation conduct to enter the housing.
Recent case raises concern
Briton Keith Robinson, 65, told the newspaper that she suffered “unbearable” pain after being bitten by a Falls-Viúva spider, a few days after cleaning webs at home. Initially, he tried to treat the wound with painkillers and antiseptic cream, but eventually required hospital care. It was diagnosed with cellulite in the affected area and states that since then it can only walk short distances due to intense pain.
Robinson believes he was bitten after disturbing the animal by removing a large number of webs. The almost imperceptible injury at first worsened over the days, reinforcing the warnings of authorities and experts to adopt preventive measures.
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