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Spider Bite Admissions Double as False Widow Population Grows

4/13/2026

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Experts report hospital admissions for spider bites in England rose from 47 in 2015 to 100 in 2025.
The rise is linked to the noble false widow population in England.
Clive Hambler, an ecologist, urges public awareness of the risks posed by these spiders.
Some experts say awareness may increase reporting.

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Experts report hospital admissions for spider bites in England rose from 47 in 2015 to 100 in 2025.
The rise is linked to the noble false widow population in England.
Clive Hambler, an ecologist, urges public awareness of the risks posed by these spiders.
Some experts say awareness may increase reporting.