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!
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.
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 👍
Leapfoot
Knew about the Black Widow. Never knew its other name.
Ros
I have lived in Australia for 76 years. Never been bitten by a spider, snake or shark. Would rather live with them than crazed firearm owners. We don’t have many of them in Oz.
Don
I have been bitten four times by the red back first time I was only fourteen the last time I was fifty made me sick each time a I broke into a sweat each time
Player #145145954
Jonesy, you’re right on the money there. I wonder why North Americans feel a need to rename species in other countries after those found in their own American houses.
little b
i dont like spiders
Rachel
They need to do a little more research before saying that. The redback is not a fatal spider, I've been bitten twice by them, once as a child, and apart from feeling pretty sick for a day or so I did not die!!
Rob
Ann Martha, Google poisonous spiders near my Location, and get ready to cringe!!!
team edward cullen
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.
Player #122966166
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.
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