The redback spider is smaller on average than the black widow spider. While both of these spiders have glossy black bodies, the redback spider features brown males, while all black widow spiders ...

The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their ...

Like Spider-Man. Remember him? I used to daydream of being bit by a spider and swinging all over town, saving the day. I even used to catch spiders in the hope of finding that. Special.

Andrade: If, as a male redback spider, it's very hard to find a female in the first place, and you're very unlikely to find more than one female in your lifetime, then it makes sense to donate ...

Redback spiders have a deadly reputation for a good reason. These spiders are highly venomous, a single bite will cause intense pain – sometimes for days, sweating, headaches and vomiting. It is ...

Research has disproved previous concerns about redback spider bites. Although they contain venom, effects take hours to develop and do not require medical treatment, unless there are signs of ...