The late-September cold snap has been an unwelcome reminder that the seasons are changing — and with the autumn cold comes spiders.
Even those unfazed by the eight-legged creatures will not be able to get away from the fact that spiders both great and small are becoming more frequently spotted in recent weeks.
It is no coincidence either that the arachnids —some of the native breeds in the UK can grow to more than 2.5cms — are becoming more visible with the coming of autumn.