Spiders

Webs, wanderers & the dangerous few

6 Species Catalogued

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Latrodectus hasselti

Highly venomous native. Loves dry, undisturbed spots like sheds, letterboxes and outdoor furniture.

Big, fast and scary-looking — but harmless and actually useful. Eats cockroaches and other pests.

Common Australian spider often blamed for necrotic ulcers. Bite is usually a mild local reaction, but can be painful.

The classic cobweb spider in ceiling corners. Harmless to humans and actually preys on redbacks.

A small reddish-brown cobweb spider often found indoors in Queensland. Builds messy webs but bites are usually mild.

Australia's most infamous spider. A large, shiny black spider with powerful fangs and highly toxic venom — antivenom is available and effective.