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 ...

However, upon closer inspection, they soon realized it was a male.According to the Australian Museum, the average length of a funnel-web spider’s body is 1 to 5 centimeters, with male spiders ...