Are false widow spiders dangerous?

There are six species of false widow spiders that live in the UK. They are black or brown in colour, rotund, and grow up to about the size of a small fingernail.
Although they resemble black widow spiders, they are not as harmful. All these spiders are likely to do is give you a small and relatively harmless bite.
Watch our handy guide to find out how to identify them.

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