If you think the house spiders we have now are bad, then buckle up, as experts reckon we could soon be coming face-to-face with massive venemous beasts
20:45, 13 Sep 2025Updated 20:45, 13 Sep 2025
Jumping spiders have now arrived in the UK(Image: Tylan Berry / University of Exet / SWNS)
Giant hairy venomous spiders could soon roam the UK like the outback due to the change in climate.
Long hot dry periods followed by days of rain are the perfect breeding ground for tropical creepy crawlies. And pest experts have said it’s not long until we could also be infested with them as the country continues to warm up.
Last year a new exotic jumping spider species which is poisonous to its prey was discovered in the UK.
The critters are related to other species known in the Caribbean, so experts believe the spiders arrived in the UK on imported plants.
Experts think the jumping spider came over from the Caribbean(Image: Finley Hutchinson / University / SWNS)
Sophie Thorogood, technical training manager at Pest-Stop, said: “On a daily basis, spiders will enter the UK through shipments, but our colder winters typically prevent non-native species from establishing themselves.
“However, with changing weather patterns, we may see more non-native insects and spiders becoming established over the next decade.”
She also said this September could be one of the worst “spider seasons” on record.
Sophie added: “This year, we’ve had a very warm summer, which has led to an increase in insect numbers, with butterflies, wasps and flies all being seen more frequently.
“This is likely to result in more spiders because of the increased food supply, so we can expect higher numbers moving indoors this autumn in search of warmth.
“While no official data has been released yet, the signs suggest households may notice more spiders than in previous years.”