They're famous for their distinctive red markings and potent venom. While redback spider bites can cause pain, advances in antivenom treatment have made these encounters much less dangerous.

However, both spiders will bite if cornered or threatened, though black widow spiders are more likely to pursue an enemy when ...

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.

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 ...

But it is important to know how to react as some bites can be life-threatening. Funnel-web spider Source: Moment RF / Amith Nag Photography/Getty Images Although the redback spider does contain ...

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 ...

Clinical experience suggests only 20% of red back spider bites require antivenom therapy. It is likely that between 5-10,000 bites occur annually.

They're famous for their distinctive red markings and potent venom. While redback spider bites can cause pain, advances in antivenom treatment have made these encounters much less dangerous. But it's ...