Scientists in NUI Galway have spent the past number of years studying the Noble False Widow spider and have discovered symptoms of its bites are similar to those of the Black Widow spider. The researchers discovered that the spider shares similar toxins to the Black Widow spider, a spider when can cause painful venomous bites. Researchers found that 111 toxins out of 140 in the Noble False Widow's venom were common with the Black Widow. Noble False Widow bites usually occur in the home, particularly when people are sleeping or the spider has been trapped in clothes. The researchers have successfully established a DNA database to allow doctors to identify future False Noble Widow spider bites.

Source: Irish Independent May 27, 2021 07:43 UTC