When it comes to countries full of deadly critters, Australia, Brazil, or Japan might spring to mind. But experts warn that there are surprisingly deadly creepy crawlies right here in the UK.
In the 1980s rumours and bogeyman-like tales swirled the Merseyside streets, with parents telling children to come inside before dark or 'Purple Aki would get them'.
Birmingham has been plagued by ongoing bin strikes, causing streets to pile high with tons of rubbish and the problem could turn deadly as hot weather brings an increased risk of disease.