How to Identify a Redback Spider

Know what a Redback spider is.

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  1. Step 1: Know what a Redback spider is.

    Here are some key characteristics.

    Physical features:
    The female is about the size of a small marble.

    The male is smaller than the female.

    Redback spiders do not always have the tell-tale red marking. venomous:
    Yes Lives in:
    Australia Eats:
    This spider eats the male after mating, and goes after much bigger prey than most spiders, including mice and small vertebrates.

Detailed Guide

Here are some key characteristics.

Physical features:
The female is about the size of a small marble.

The male is smaller than the female.

Redback spiders do not always have the tell-tale red marking. venomous:
Yes Lives in:
Australia Eats:
This spider eats the male after mating, and goes after much bigger prey than most spiders, including mice and small vertebrates.

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