Top 10 Most Dangerous Spiders
The bite of a spider is really painful and at times, can prove fatal as well. These eight legged creatures inject venom with their fangs. Apart from the Antarctic region, spiders are found in every region of the world. Until 2008, taxonomists had recorded and studied 43,678 species and 109 families of spiders. There is a wide difference between spider species with respect to the danger that the venom of each species posses from living creatures. Here is a list of top 10 most dangerous spider species in the world.
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Brown Recluse
Brown Recluse is the deadliest of spider species because a single bite from a Brown Recluse can prove fatal. However, these spiders are rarely aggressive. This spider species is rated at the top of 10 most dangerous spider species in the world.
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Black Widow
The Black Widow is ranked number 2, of the top 10 most dangerous spider species. If treated immediately, bite from a Black Widow can not kill a human being.
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Brazilian Wandering Spider
As the name suggests, this spider species is commonly found in Brazil. The Brazilian Wandering Spider is rated 3rd amongst top 10 most dangerous spiders.
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Funnel-web Spiders
It is a subfamily of spiders, formally known as Atracinae. Some of the spider species included in this family has medically significant venom. Bite from a funnel-web spider can prove deadly if not treated in time.
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Mouse Spider
Mouse spiders have been gifted with the ability to survive in any climatic conditions. This spider species is very aggressive and would attack on the slightest provocation. Mouse spiders are ranked number 5, of the top 10 most dangerous spiders.
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Red Back Spider
As the name suggests, Red Back Spiders have a red spot at their backs. This spider species is commonly found in Australia and is rated 6th amongst the 10 most deadly spiders.
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Wolf Spider
Wolf spiders are commonly found in the US and Europe. Although bite from a Wolf Spider is not fatal, it can result into serious skin infections. Wolf spiders occupy the 7th place amongst the 10 most deadly spider species.
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Goliath Birdeater Tarantula
Just the appearance and size of a Goliath Birdeater Tarantula can cause panic. However, its bite is not very dangerous and only results in minor pain and swelling.
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Sac Spider
Sac spiders belong to the Clubionidae family of spiders and are ranked number 9, of the 10 most dangerous spider species.
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Hobo Spiders
These spiders have hairy legs and are ranked at the bottom of the list of top 10 most dangerous spiders.
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