Giant spiders the 'size of a human hand' on the rampage as 10,000 females swarm UK

The UK is in the midst of a spider invasion, with reports of giant spiders the 'size of a human hand' on the rampage.

Experts say that the influx of spiders is due to a combination of factors, including the mild winter and the abundance of prey.

Large female house spiders, one of the UK's largest spider species are seen annually around this time of year.

The spiders, which can grow to be up to 12 cm in length, are not venomous but they can bite if they feel threatened.

One woman, who lives in the town of Milton Keynes, said that she had seen several large spiders in her home in recent weeks.

"I'm not usually scared of spiders, but these ones are huge," she said.

Experts say that there is no need to be alarmed by the increase in spiders, as they are not a threat to humans.

However, they do advise people to be cautious if they see a large spider, and to avoid provoking it.

• Giant spiders are not venomous, but they can bite if they feel threatened.
• The spiders are not a threat to humans, but they can cause alarm.
• Experts advise people to be cautious if they see a large spider, and to avoid provoking it.

If you are concerned about spiders in your home, there are several things you can do to deter them.

• Keep your home clean and free of clutter.
• Seal up any cracks or holes in your walls or floors.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any spiders or spider webs.

If you have a problem with spiders in your home, you may also want to consider calling a professional pest control company.