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Two adult tarantulas are feared to be on the loose in a village after empty pots were found among others containing three babies.

The RSPCA said the containers housing the arachnids were found dumped in a car park in Somercotes, Derbyshire, and that two larger pots had been run over by a vehicle.

It is believed the fully developed spiders - which can grow to have a leg span of up to 25.4cm (10in) - were unwittingly released as a result.

The animal charity said the creatures were not likely to survive for long in British weather.

"The woman caller who contacted us was understandably shaken when she realised the pots contained spiders as she is terrified of them," said RSPCA inspector Kristy Ludlam.

"It appears someone ran over two of the pots and the driver told the woman who called us he thought he saw two larger spiders.

"No bodies were found so it is assumed they may have escaped."

Ms Ludlam said the pots were taken to a specialist, who said he believes the arachnids are Brazilian bird-eating spiders.

"It is likely that the spiders were unwanted pets which they may have been breeding and then decided to dispose of for whatever reason," the inspector added.

"The RSPCA would always ask people who are struggling to cope to let us know."

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, it is an offence to release or allow the escape of any non-native species into the wild.