They are nocturnal and feed on different insects, other spiders and small vertebrates. They catch their prey on their web and attack them by injecting a complex venom.Â
Unfortunately, their venom can be deadly to humans as well, but complications can be prevented with an antivenom discovered in 1956.Â
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Yuck !
They left off probably the two most dangerous spiders there are: The Brazilian Wandering Spider (or Banana Spider) and the Funnel Web Spider from Australia. Both can cause death to humans.
Oh my, Marc! And they wonder why there is such fear of spiders! As the saying goes, “It’s not rocket science!