Which recognisable spider can kill a human?
Correct answer: Red Back
Jonesy
As an Aussie (pronounced ozzy), I have never heard of a red back being called "Australia's black widow". Generally if an adult gets bitten by one of these, you just get sick. On the other hand, if a child is bitten, then that could be fatal.
Meeee
Leapfoot, because it's not the same as the United States black widow spiders!
Leapfoot
Knew about the Black Widow. Never knew its other name.
Tina M.
Although I realize that it's rare to be bitten or have an injury from a creature in Australia, I'm afraid to visit there. I'm sure it's a beautiful place, but I have a big fear of all snakes.
Rob
Ann Martha, Google poisonous spiders near my Location, and get ready to cringe!!!
spacey
my teacher is aka spider lady
Wannabe Vulcan
I realize it's a different species, but the description reminds me of Vincent Price's dubious speech about black widows on Alice Cooper's "Welcome to My Nightmare".
Talin
how scary!!! I am afraid of animal beings
Fifi
Robbo, Same here! I’m American living in Australia
Robbo
Tina M., never seen a snake and I’ve lived here all my life. No snakes in the city. There are more dangerous animals in USA, including bears, cougars, coyotes, wolves and rattlesnakes.
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Tina M., Australia is full of scary deadly creatures
flr
Tina M., You should see my backyard! Red bellied black snakes. Luckily a snake catcher lives next door!
Fiery
Tina M., Then don't come to Texas.
Mike
The last death was in 1955, so nothing to worry about. A bit of pain and off to the doc for the antivenom. That's what my old man did 👍
Renae
Jonesy I agree with you there. Red Back is all I’ve known them to be named and males are small and all black.
Bob
What a bunch of ridiculous choices. There are several more venomous spiders.
Ann Martha
glad there aren't any poisonous spiders here