Overview

• Keith Robinson, from Watford, Hertfordshire, suffered a suspected false widow spider bite while clearing cobwebs at home on May 10, 2025.
• The bite resulted in cellulitis, a bacterial infection, which required hospital treatment with antibiotics, painkillers, and a saline drip.
• Robinson continues to experience intense leg pain and struggles to walk more than short distances, significantly impacting his daily life.
• The noble false widow spider, an invasive species in Britain since the late 1800s, is regarded as the country's most dangerous spider by experts.
• Robinson is urging homeowners to safely remove spiders and seek immediate medical attention for any suspected spider bites to prevent severe complications.