Giant horny house spiders are invading Essex homes to mate

Homes across Essex are being invaded by giant horny spiders looking for somewhere dry to mate after the wet hot summer.The creepy crawlies, which can grow up to 12cm in length, are heading indoors to find a dry place to mate.The eight-legged arachnids enter homes through open doors and windows and each female can lay hundreds of eggs.The spiders, which are among the largest in Europe, are capable of inflicting a nasty bite, similar to a bee sting if the individual fangs are big enough to pierce...