Ryan Bridgman
Arachnopeon
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2004
- Messages
- 47
Actually, Brispofan31 is not entirely correct in the assertion that the Australian Red Back and Funnel Webs are the only arachnids with potentially fatal venom to humans (I myself have been bitten by a redback and it hurts I can tell you!!!).
The Brazilian Wandering Spider has a highly dangerous venom and is highly aggressive and there are several scorpion species (Deathstalker, Fat-tail) which have caused many fatalities in the Middle East. The Lady Namib spider of the Sahara has been linked with fatalities also.
In the USA the Black Widow spider can kill infants and the recluse spider has been linked with serious poisoning incidents.
The Brazilian Wandering Spider has a highly dangerous venom and is highly aggressive and there are several scorpion species (Deathstalker, Fat-tail) which have caused many fatalities in the Middle East. The Lady Namib spider of the Sahara has been linked with fatalities also.
In the USA the Black Widow spider can kill infants and the recluse spider has been linked with serious poisoning incidents.