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Brits Warned About 'Very Large House Spiders' From Renowned Science Expert
Male house spiders enter UK homes in autumn to find mates, aided by warm, dry weather that extends their roaming and increases indoor sightings, experts say.
- Renowned zoologist Dr. David Gee warned that very large house spiders are increasingly seen across UK homes in 2025 due to early maturation.
- The early maturation and higher numbers of spiders stem from the UK's warmest and driest spring on record, which boosted insect prey and spider survival.
- Male spiders stop building webs once mature and roam indoors seeking females, causing more observations as doors and windows remain open in warm weather.
- Dr. Gee explained that the very large house spiders have reached a size where their footsteps are audible, and he highlighted that increased competition among them results in territorial disputes within homes.
- This spider surge reflects broader environmental changes linked to global warming, driving species northward and suggesting continued shifts in UK ecosystems.
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Brits warned about 'very large house spiders' from renowned science expert
Brits have been issued a 'very large house spider' warning for the coming weeks.
·Swindon, United Kingdom
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