What Spiders Are Aggressive?
WouterAs the saying goes, “no harm, no foul.” While spiders are not the most dangerous creatures in the world, they are not completely safe. Some species of spiders are venomous and can be fatal.
These deadly spiders are grouped under the genus Hadronyche, which has about 40 species found in eastern Australia. In the United Kingdom, the false widow spider is known as the most venomous. It has been reported to cause severe symptoms in humans.
The Goliath birdeater tarantula is the largest of all spiders, with a body length of up to 13 centimeters. It hunts small animals and insects, and has a venom comparable to that of a wasp.
The brown recluse spider is another dangerous creature. Its bites can cause loxoscelism, which is a deep open sore. In severe cases, it can lead to permanent damage to the central nervous system. The bite can also lead to diaphragmatic paralysis, breathing problems, and muscle aches.
Other dangerous spiders include the funnel web spider. It is a relative of the Sydney funnel-web spider, which has a more potent neurotoxic venom. It falls into swimming pools and can kill a human within minutes.
The six-eyed sand spider is a venomous spider found in southern Africa. Its venom contains sphingomyelinase D, a cytotoxic substance. It injects venom into its prey, camouflaging itself with sand particles.
Wolf spiders are found throughout the world. They have broad hairy bodies and stout legs about the same length as their body. They are known for pouncing on their prey.
