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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