article_snippet: Dr Rhys Jones, from Cardiff University, for adviceRhys Jones's , said: 'It is unlikely that the spider would have travelled from distance, given the cold spring temperatures and the proximity of local houses. '
article_snippet: The surrounding habitat offered little interest or cover for that species of spider, given that that species of spider mainly consists of large open fields which are patrolled by many aerial predators, including gulls and crows. '
article_snippet: These birds would have easily spotted the spider and, given half a chance, would have eaten the spider. '
article_snippet: All things considered, the spider had a very lucky escape before a bird or cat killed the spider.'
article_snippet: In the rare case of the spider biting, the symptoms would be similar to that of a mild bee sting. '
article_snippet: I'm happy to report that no one was unnecessarily frightened by the appearance of the spider on the loose. '