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Pest Control : Sydney Red back spider
Pest Control : Sydney redback spider
The Red-back Spider is found all over Australia in open bush land, but is especially common in urban areas. Red-back  spiders prefer inhabited areas, and because it often builds its web in places like bins, sheds or outhouses, the Red-back Spider frequently comes into contact with humans, especially

during the summer months.The Red-back spider although not aggressive, over 600 bites occur each year in Australia-often when the spider is accidentally pressed against with the hand when cleaning, or lifting material containing a web. Bites are always from females as the male is much smaller and has jaws that are unable to penetrate human skin. The venom is highly toxic to humans but effective anti venom is widely available and no deaths have occurred since its development. As a member of the 'widow' group of spiders, the Redback Spider is also famous for the male's suicidal tendencies. After mating, he spins around so that his abdomen is against the female's fangs, effectively sacrificing himself to her. She mauls him, usually fatally, and eats him. If he escapes, he does so severely injured and returns to mate again-this time to certain death.

Habit:
Red-backs spiders are mainly found nesting low to the ground in urban areas around pot plant, rocks, stairs, fence lines, forests and woodlands.Feeding on insects small lizards and even small mice have been known to fall victim to them.

Size:
Female  red-back spiders are 1.0cm to 1.4 cm body length,dark black with red stripe on abdomen

Male red-back spiders are 2-3 mm body length brown with white or red markings

Bite:

Red-back bites can cause serious illness and have been fatal as the venom attacks the central nervous system of the victim. Symptoms include severe pain, sweating, muscular weakness, nausea and vomiting, However medical attention should be sought as soon as possible. 

 

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