Brazilian Wandering Spider
This large brown spider, similar in appearance to North American Wolf Spiders but notably larger, possesses highly neurologically active venom, making it one of the most dangerous spiders globally.
Black Widow Spider
Easily identifiable by the red hourglass mark on its abdomen, Black Widow Spiders are notorious for their potent venom, reported to be 15 times stronger than that of a rattlesnake. Despite their reputation, bites from Black Widows
Brown Widow Spider
Similar to Black Widows in appearance and behavior, Brown Widow Spiders carry a neurotoxic venom that can induce symptoms known as Latrodectism. They typically have poor vision and move awkwardly when not on their webs.
Brown Recluse Spider
Recognizable by the dark violin-shaped marking on its head, the Brown Recluse Spider is a slow-moving, reclusive species found mainly in dim, undisturbed areas. Its venom contains a potent necrotic agent that can cause severe tissue damage around the bite site.
Six-Eyed Sand Spider
Found in sandy habitats of southern Africa, the Six-Eyed Sand Spider is a medium-sized spider known for its flattened stance, resembling a crab spider. While human encounters and confirmed bites are rare, experimental studies on animals
Chilean Recluse Spider
Closely related to the Brown Recluse Spider, the Chilean Recluse Spider is one of the most venomous spiders globally. Found in South America, it's known for causing severe systemic reactions in humans, including extensive dermonecrotic lesions
Northern Funnel Web Spider
Australia's largest funnel web spider, the Northern Funnel Web Spider is known for its aggressive behavior and potent venom. Found primarily in trees and attracted to water sources, encounters with humans, especially around homes
Sydney Funnel Web Spider
One of Australia's most feared venomous creatures, the Sydney Funnel Web Spider is responsible for several confirmed deaths before the development of antivenom in 1980. These spiders are aggressive when provoked, with males wandering in search of mates