Venomous wolf spider found living under shower in Riverview Park, Gravesend
15:00, 13 July 2015
A woman has revealed she has resorted to creeping around her home amid fears she may disturb a venomous spider living in her bathroom.
Natalie Woods, 21, of Gravesend, says a wolf spider appeared beneath her shower.
Although non-aggressive, experts warn they are dangerous to humans if provoked - with first aid treatment required in case of a bite.
Miss Woods says she hopes someone will help her by removing the spider from her flat.
She said: "It's frightening the life out of me.
"Even getting up for the toilet in the night I'm creeping downstairs in case I accidentally stir it or step on it.
"I noticed it ages ago but now it has grown into a whopper."
The wolf spider is more than an inch long and carries a distinct Union Jack impression on its back.
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