Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing It's a scene we're all familiar with.
A terrified family member leaping onto the sofa and grabbing hold of you - or dashing out of the room screaming - after catching a glimpse of one of the dreaded creatures.
Casting a shadow on the wall, with their hairy legs and beady eyes, they send you into a state of panic as you consider how to best to get them out of the room. READ MORE: While some people don't mind spiders, for the roughly 45 per cent of people in the country with a fear of them, encountering one can be a terrifying experience..
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