26/10/2026
This week's Spider of the Week is the Redback. 🕷️
How to spot one: shiny black body with a red or orange stripe along the top of the abdomen, and a red hourglass mark underneath on females.
Where they hide: letterboxes, under garden furniture, around pot plants, sheds and other cluttered, sheltered spots.
Good to know: Redbacks are venomous, and a bite (usually from a female) should always be taken seriously. If you're bitten, seek medical attention promptly.
Spotted one on your property? Give us a call on 1800 815 730.