Young spiders resemble males in coloration until they mature. The redback is often mistaken for its cousin, the black widow, but the Southern Hemisphere cousin is smaller. Yes, Australian redback ...

The redback spider is native to Australia but has also become an invasive species in other parts of the world, including New Zealand and parts of Asia. These spiders are highly adaptable and ...

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 ...

Australian Redback Spider in web. Image via Depositphotos. The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is a fascinating arachnid native to Australia, known for its potent venom and distinctive red ...

Australian Redback Spider in web. Image via Depositphotos. The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is a fascinating arachnid native to Australia, known for its potent venom and distinctive red ...

“A redback spider takes on a baby brown snake yesterday in a backyard in Burton,” the caption ... One Facebook user said they would rather have “100 redbacks around the house over 1 brown snake,” ...

Its wildlife gives Australia a fearsome reputation, and its arachnids are no exception. Residents and travelers should be especially cautious of the trapdoor spider, the Sydney funnel-web spider, and ...

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