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 ...

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 ...

the threat of dying of a spider bite nowadays is incredibly low. In 2016, a 22-year-old man passed away after a redback spider bit him - the first death attributed to a spider bite in six decades.

Moment RF / Amith Nag Photography/Getty Images Although the redback spider does contain venom, its effects take hours to develop and do not require medical treatment unless infection occurs or ...

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 ...

A man with a compulsive cleaning disorder discovers a redback spider inside his home. His attempts to kill the spider result in the redback undertaking a course of revenge.