The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...

However, both spiders will bite if cornered or threatened, though black widow spiders are more likely to pursue an enemy when ...

Despite being home to a whole cast of creepy crawlies, barely anyone has died from a spider bite in Australia in decades. We ...

Research has disproved previous concerns about redback spider bites. Although they contain venom, effects take hours to develop and do not require medical treatment, unless there are signs of ...

the threat of dying of a spider bite nowadays is incredibly low. In 2016, a 22-year-old man passed away after a redback spider bit him - the first death attributed to a spider bite in six decades.

Moment RF / Amith Nag Photography/Getty Images Although the redback spider does contain venom, its effects take hours to develop and do not require medical treatment unless infection occurs or ...

closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their distinctive red markings and potent venom. While redback spider bites can cause pain, advances in antivenom treatment have made ...

The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...