First time for any species of false widow spider to be recorded preying on mammals
Michel Dugon
NUIG researchers say spider species is one of the most common in Ireland
NUI Galway team show infection arises when spider uses its fangs to bite
Research shows bite from invasive species has same toxins as deadly black widow
False widow spider was found to have wrapped its prey in silk in south Dublin house
False widow bites can cause intensely painful swelling and feverishness in humans
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