The threat posed by the Noble False Widow spider has been debated among spider and healthcare specialists for many years. Originating from Madeira and the Canary Islands, the Noble False Widow spider Steatoda nobilis, now has the potential to become one of the world's most invasive species of spider. With the increase in False Widow spiders around homes, bites are becoming more prevalent, and scientists are now beginning to realise the full medical importance of these spiders. Our latest study confirms without a doubt that Noble False Widows can cause severe envenomations (the process by which venom is injected). Within the same period, we have recorded dozens of confirmed or probable False Widow bites.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 27, 2021 08:03 UTC