Huddersfield arachnophobes beware - the Giant House Spider could be on its way to your home.

Following a wet spring and a so-so summer, experts predict that we will see many more insects in our homes over the next few months.

These include the Giant House Spider - which can grow to be as big as a mouse!

Arachnologist Chris Ayre said the giant spiders will flock to homes in a bid to find a mate, before quickly breeding, and laying up safe for the winter.

Take a look at spider snaps we were sent by readers last Autumn.

He added: “Giant house spiders are the Golden Retrievers of the spider world, because they are much less shy than their relatives.”

The spiders’ bite is similar to a bee sting if it can pierce the skin, and the not-so-small beasts can grow up to 12 centimetres long.

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The spiders, who prefer dark spaces and crevices, are among the largest spiders in Europe, but their fangs are often not long enough to pierce our skin.

Experts say there is no cause for alarm if you find one, with homeowners advised to use a postcard, glass or jam jar to move them outside.

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The male spiders are often said to sample the silk that females leave behind, tasting it to see if it is from the same species, making it a good idea to dust and keep your house clean in a bid to prevent entering in the first place.

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