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Spider nests in a cable chamber (not false widow egg sacs).
False widow spider
The adult spiders are active between June and November and are rotund, brown with
pale markings; the female has a body size of 15mm and the male 10mm.
They are in the same family as the Black widow spider, but are nowhere near as toxic.
The bite from these spiders is very painful, causes considerable swelling and can still be
felt several days later. They generally they do not bite humans unless provoked.
If you find a sign that contains these spiders, or their nests, do not attempt to move them,
contact your line manager.
We would like to thank Gilbarco Veeder-Root for sharing this information and pictures with us in 2008.
