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In some rare but dramatic cases, a severe allergic reaction, blistering or ulceration of the skin, similar to gangrene, has apparently been caused by a white-tail spider bite. Venom toxicity: The bite of a white-tail spider may cause nausea and burning pain followed by swelling and itchiness around the site of the bite. White-tail spiders: venomous and highly dangerous ? Electric lights attract their prey, such as moths, flies, mosquitoes and other insects.Ĭlick here re FIRST AID for a Red-back spider bite
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Habitat: The red-back spider prefers dry habitats is often found in out-houses, letter-boxes, underside of seats, in rubbish, such as empty cans, in the sub-floor and other dark areas.
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Red-back spiders do NOT always have a "red" marking. The male can be tiny, with the abdomen of the female growing to the size of a large pea.
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Spider Identification: -The red-back spider size varies greatly. If bitten, immediately apply first aid and seek medical attention (ambulance) should be sought as soon as possible. Systemic envenomisation usually results in headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pyrexia, hypertension and in severe cases, paralysis.Įxcruciating pain: The pain around the spider bite area can be excruciating. Nerve poison: Only a small amount of venom can cause serious illness, as the poison attacks the nervous system. About 250 people receive the anti-venom each year. An effective anti-venom was developed in 1956. Venom toxicity: The Red-Back spider can inflict a painful bite which can be fatal, especially to the young and elderly. Red-Back spiders - highly venomous - can be deadly The Northern tree funnel-web spider is highly venomous and is found in south-eastern Queensland and northern New South Wales as far south as the Hunter Valley region.Ĭlick here re FIRST AID for Sydney Funnel-web spider bite The Blue Mountains funnel-web spider is highly venomous and is found in the Blue Mountains area, as far west as the Bathurst - Orange region and occasionally in the Sydney basin. Also the male Sydney funnel-web spider has a distinctive spur on both it's second front legs - refer to illustration on left. Unique identification markings include it's long spinnerets, that is, the two appendages on the end of the abdomen. They are shiny black in colour with a dark purplish brown abdomen with a covering of reddish hairs. Spider identification: -The male Sydney funnel-web spider is about 25mm and the female about 30 mm in body length. If bitten, you should apply first aid and medical attention (ambulance) should be sought as soon as possible. Heavy rain or earthworks will drive the Sydney funnel-web spider out of it's burrow and are commonly found wandering around the garden or in the home at such times.Īn anti-venom is available in most major hospitals and ambulance vehicles in "funnel-web country". Highly aggressive: The male Sydney funnel web spider is highly aggressive when disturbed or cornered and is able to inflict multiple bites, with its "flick-knife" hardened fangs. At this time it is known to enter homes, lodge in footwear, clothing and swimming pools, where they can survive several days under water. Both the male and female carry atraxotoxin, oneĭANGER TIME: The mature male Sydney funnel-web spider will leave it's burrow and wander off during hot humid nights, looking for a mate. Venom toxicity: - The Sydney Funnel-Web Spider is one of the world's most deadly spiders. Area of distribution: The Sydney Funnel-Web Spider is a ground dweller, commonly found in moist soil areas along much of the eastern coastal area of New South Wales and Victoria.