The British spiders you’re most likely to find in your house
AN URGENT warning has been issued to homeowners as the UK is swarming with thousands of spiders the size of rats.New research has revealed that the Fen Raft Spider, a terrifyingly large arachnid with a leg span as wide as a man's hand, is surging in population – and they're coming to a marshland near you.
In 2010, the Fen Raft Spider was clinging to survival, found only in three small locations in Suffolk and Sussex. He said: "The Fen Raft Spider is one of the UK’s rarest invertebrates and we are proud of the role our reserves and teams have played in its recovery. And if you’re near a pond, beware – they can run across the water's surface to snatch up their prey, which includes everything from other spiders to fish and even tadpoles.
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