This post gives an overview of the most common spiders in Australia. They are categorized into dangerous and not dangerous spiders. Please keep in mind that the large majority of all spiders around the world and even in Australia are harmless for humans and pets. Not Dangerous Spiders of Australia All spiders can and will […]
Quick Reference Guide
All spiders can and will bite if in danger or accidentally touched e.g. in shoes or clothing etc. Any spider bite can cause a reaction in a person who is susceptible, ranging from the severity of a bee or wasp sting type bite to those requiring hospitalisation and even death. Different people react in different ways, […]
Spider Web Photos
There are 2 types of spiders – the hunting spiders like the wolf spiders and tarantulas and the web spinning spiders like the Argiopes and Garden Orb Weavers. All spiders can spin silk but only the web spinning spiders spin webs for their homes. I have only included some of the best on this page. […]
USA Dangerous Spider Map
Here’s a map of some of the dangerous spiders found in the United States of America – the Hobo Spider, Brown Recluse Spider and other Recluse Spiders.
Spider Anatomy
The anatomy of a spider, an arachnid, includes four pairs of legs and a body divided into two regions, the cephalothorax and the abdomen. The spider produces silk from spinnerets located in its abdomen and uses the silk to spin webs, to line its burrow, to wrap its eggs in cocoons, and to lower itself […]
Spider Superstitions
Throughout time, the spider has been associated with many superstitions. Seeing a spider is usually a lucky sign. In England it indicates money. Consequently, if a spider is found in an inappropriate place, such as on a table or running over your clothing, it is picked up and taken to a more appropriate place. If the […]
Spider First Aid
Please note: The Pressure Immobilisation method is recommended only for Funnel Web Spider bites and specifically recommended against for Red Back Spiders. Please see the treatment for Red Back bite below. Also check out my other page on spider bite remedies for more information! General First Aid for Spider Bites The old methods of treating bite and stings are […]
Spider Facts
Here are some interesting spider facts: Examination of bite records seems to indicate that wandering male spiders have caused the majority of bites to humans. Males, recognised by the modified terminal segment of the palp, tend to wander during the warmer months of the year looking for receptive females of their kind for mating. This […]
Recluse & Other Spider Bites – Photos and Information
This site is not here to promote the few bites that people get from spiders but to encourage people to understand spiders a bit better and how they are of benefit to us. This includes the fact that of the few people who suffer from spider bites, many of these aren’t spider bites but from […]
Spider Links
Here’s some spider links that may be useful. If you have a good link that could be included, please submit it to me and I’ll check it out. Updated – 2 October, 2019 AUSTRALIAAustralian Geographic – 10 Most Dangerous Spiders Australian Reptile Park – First Aid and Drop off for Spider Anti-Venom Program Ed’s Australian […]
