In most cases, a poisonous spider bite on humans results in pain, swelling, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, temporary paralysis and, in more severe cases, skin necrosis (the death of skin tissue).

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Its venom contains neurotoxins which could cause vomiting, abdominal pain ... since the islands host the golden orb-weaver spider. It can spin webs that span more than a metre.

In most cases, a poisonous spider bite on humans results in pain, swelling, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, temporary paralysis and, in more severe cases, skin necrosis (the death of skin tissue).

The spider is defensive, and typically delivers "full envenomation" with a bite, potentially even striking repeatedly. Symptoms after a bite might include intense nausea and vomiting, muscular ...