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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
David Kent

Irish baby rushed to hospital after being bitten multiple times by false widow spider as mother finds insect behind ear

An Irish baby was bitten multiple times by the Noble False Widow spider as the invasion of the dangerous insects to Irish homes continues.

A study published recently showed that the Noble False Widow is 230 times more venomous than the average spider.

They are mainly active after dark and typically prey on a wide range of insects and other arachnids.

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