Spiders! Lethal and dangerous. They are among the first creatures to come out of the sea
some 400 million years ago. There are more than 2000 species of spiders in Australia. They spread
from treetops to caves, from seashores to deserts. There are some that even hunt in rivers.
As with snakes, Australia houses some of the most poisonous spiders in the world.
There is very little known about the majority of Australian spiders and their
toxins. ALL spiders
should be treated with respect. Even those less venomous can inflict a painful bite.
Please note: This is an informational page only. I am not a spider expert.
If you have queries about spiders or a certain type of spider most likely I will be unable to
answer it. A fantastic site to go to is the
Australian Reptile Park. They have loads of information there and are quick to respond to questions.
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