Certainly no spider would bite a human except as an involuntary reaction to perceived threat - they are basically only interested in prey, insects, other invertebrates etc, which they can feed on and would normally stay with their retreat and web. Certainly Steatoda nobilis and possibly Steatoda grossa shouldn't be handled with bare hands and there is a very slight possibility of the spider getting caught in clothing or footwear if it has been left lying around outdoors or in an outhouse.
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