Spider season is here! As the weather begins to cool down, you will start to notice more spiders appearing in your home. There are 22 spiders common to the UK, according to Country Living. Thankfully, most of them are "completely harmless" to humans.
The 22 UK spiders you're likely to find at home Cellar Spiders Cellar spider, or as they are also known - Daddy Long Legs, are one of the most common UK spiders. False Widow Spider False Widow Spiders can give you a little bite. (Image: Getty Images) False widow spiders are a brownish colour with white markings on their back.
While these British spiders aren't usually dangerous to humans, they can give you a little nip on the skin. County Living adds: "These bites don't cause much irritation, but it's always advised to head to your local GP if irritation continues over a prolonged period." Giant House Spider A giant house spider is one of the fastest in the UK (Image: Getty Images) The giant house spider is one of the fastest spiders, and can run up to half a metre per second.
It can be identified by its large, brown body, and will commonly be found within UK homes in places like: Behind the fireplace In the bath Under the sofa Cupboard Spider Cupboard spiders, or dark comb-footed spiders, live in the UK and abroad anc are usually found in (you guessed it) cupboards. They are often mistaken for the black widow spiders. Lace Web Spider The lace web spider is also very common in the UK and can usually be found in the holes of walls.