FIRSTLY call 000 NOW if you or someone you know has been bitten by a spider.

Triple zero (000) is the Australian standard emergency number, while 112 is an international standard emergency number

Have you been bitten by something poisonous?

Bites and stings from native fauna are a common problem in Australia, only some of which can cause serious illness or, rarely, fatalities. Snake bite, Funnel Web spider bite and jellyfish stings in Australia can potentially be a life-threatening condition.

Click Here to be redirected to the NSW Poisons Information Centre for info on common bites and stings.

or Download the Bites and Stings Fact sheet.

Spider Identification Chart

Spider Identification Chart features some of venomous and dangerous Australian spiders, with notes on their habitat areas and venom toxicity.