Locals have been warned after a northside resident found a noble false widow spider in their garden.
An Aulden Grange resident in Santry discovered the venomous spider in their back garden.
It was confirmed to be a female noble false widow by the NUI.
A post on the local Facebook page reads: “Something for everyone to look out for:
“A resident found this spider in his back garden. NUI confirmed its a female noble false widow. A bite from this spider can be very serious.”
Experts have warned that while their bite can’t kill people, it can result in intense pain and discomfort for a number of days.
Symptoms of a false widow bite include swelling, itchiness, and irritation of the skin.
In rare cases, some people can have a serious allergic reaction to the bite.
It’s important to get immediate medical attention and see your GP if you’ve been stung especially if there’s a lot of swelling and pus which indicates an infection.
