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# false widow

Last year
2022
False Widow spiders up to 230 times more poisonous than native species, study finds
The research was conducted by scientists from the Ryan Institute in NUI Galway.
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Aug 29th 2022, 10:03 AM
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Quiz: How much do you know about falsehoods?
If you don’t want to see some spiders, look away now.
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Oct 2nd 2021, 10:00 PM
Irish scientists discover cause of 'skin-eating' conditions from False Widow spiders
The finding was the result of research carried out by scientists at NUI Galway.
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Dec 1st 2020, 1:00 PM
Ireland's most venomous spider is on the increase and is heading indoors out of the cold
Maybe check that bed before you jump in!
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Sep 27th 2015, 6:14 PM
If you find one of these things... DON'T PANIC
False Widow Spiders are now well established in Ireland and do not pose much danger.
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Mar 23rd 2015, 1:31 PM
Is the false widow spider in Ireland? Maybe...
*This article contains spiders.
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Oct 30th 2013, 6:45 AM
UK school forced to close after becoming infested with venomous spiders
Worst reason to get a day off school EVER.
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Oct 24th 2013, 8:05 AM
11 things you don't want to think about before bed
Things that make you go “nope”.
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Oct 21st 2013, 9:30 PM
Debunked: Are Daddy Longlegs the most poisonous spiders in the world?
Perhaps you should take a wide berth next time you see one dangling above your bed.
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Oct 20th 2013, 10:30 AM