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.
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 👍
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