It is hidden in Leeds' 'danger room'
A black widow spider found inside a bunch of supermarket grapes is just one of the creepy items safely stored in Leeds's hidden danger room. The highly venomous arachnid is one of hundreds of specimens secured inside the room, which is home to parts of the city's collection deemed so dangerous, they need their own room.
Read More: Leeds takeaway gets zero star hygiene rating with potential 'future criminal proceedings' collected from around the world. These include notorious Brazilian wandering spiders, large scorpions, deep sea fish and an octopus. The liquid in which the animals are preserved means they must be kept in a specialist area which is appropriately ventilated to prevent the build-up of potentially harmful fumes.
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