female is found between the months of September and October, it is highly likely that she has laid eggs in preparation for the next spring. Infestation of buildings is possible if not found and treated early. Bite Its bite is reportedly quite painful. It has been compared to a "deep injection", and the pain can last for several hours. Two neurotoxins and one insecticide were found in the venom. The venom reduces the rate and amount of sodium inactivation. Bites are reported to feel like a bee sting, which would make it a 2 on the Schmidt sting pain index, but do not have any lasting effects. References Segestriidae Spiders of Europe Spiders of Asia Spiders of Africa Spiders described in 1790