Family
Atracidae (Was Hexathelidae)
Species
Hadronyche venenata (Hickman, 1927)
Body Length
Female: 18-25mm Male: 18-2mm
Habitat
Forest, ground level under decaying log. Builds a silken tube into the ground from under large rocks.
Toxicity
Highly venomous. Treat as being extemely dangerous. Seek medical advice if bitten.
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Female
View showing large fangs with droplets of venom.
View showing mites attached to carapace.
Male.
Male. Facing view.
Male palps. Photo: Alison McNeice
