Redback Spiders
Free from, Australian History
The Red-Back Spider is one of Australia's most iconic dangerous
| Red-Back Spider | |
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| Female Red-Back Spider | |
| Taxonomy authority | |
| Authority | Thorell, 1870 |
| Behavioral and ecological traits | |
| Habitat | Urban areas, sheltered locations (sheds, mailboxes, etc.) |
species, recognizable by the red stripe on its black body.
Habitat
Red-Back Spiders are commonly found in urban areas, particularly in sheltered locations like sheds, mailboxes, and under furniture.
Venom
The bite of a Red-Back Spider can be painful and occasionally fatal. Antivenom is available for treating bites.[1]
