Brown Widow Spider
Latrodectus hasselti.
This spider is the same species as the Redback. It is smaller, usually growing to a maximum of 10 mm. The Brown Widow lives in a similar habitat to its cousin, but may also be found in less secure locations in and around the house. It has a unique spiky egg sack.
The Brown Widow is sometimes mistaken for a money spider that is supposed to bring wealth to anyone it crawls upon. Unfortunately, this spider is venomous and its bite is said to cause mild to severe local and generalized pain. According to the Queensland Museum, Redback antivenom is an effective treatment.
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