Autumn Pest Spotlight – Red Back Spider Extended

Red Back Spider

Redback spiders have a highly venomous bite and are considered one of the most dangerous spiders in Australia, Southeast Asia and New Zealand. If you’re not familiar with the redback spider, we’ve got you covered. The redback spider is found all over Australia commonly in garages, letter boxes, sheds, underneath outdoor furniture. It has also …

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Redback Spiders: Venomous, Master Web Makers with a Deadly Mating Ritual

Redback spider isolated on the white.

Australia is dangerous. The continent is filled with insects and animals that can kill you. The redback spider practically screams “deadly” and looks suspiciously like black widow spiders.

And this spider is known for having highly-effective venom.

Let’s learn a few neat facts about these spiders first.

Redback Spider Facts

Redback spiders are feared, and their high venom toxicity is to blame. You’ll be able to identify these spiders by proper spider identification – from afar.

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