The infamous Aussie Redback Spider (2) by Trevor Needham
Like its close relative, the North American Black Widow, this spider is venomous. Deaths are very rare but it can inflict a nasty bite that will make you pretty sick for a while and, in some cases, even hospitalise you.
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And yet it has a strange beauty
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Oh absolutely, jesika! Spiders are totally fascinating, I love ‘em. And I, for one, DO think they’re beautiful!
– Trevor Needham
Again, excellent capture Trevor – love the shine on the body!
Thanks Anne Marie – the ring flash reveals a lot that you don’t see with the naked eye!
– Trevor Needham
But he is beautyful…..!!!!!
He (she?) sure is, Yool!
– Trevor Needham
Too much for the arachnophobiac ….agggghhhh
Ahhhh, go on, she’s gorgeous!!!
– Trevor Needham
No spider is that gorgeous – eight legs and can move quicker than I can …..enough said! I can see her beauty ….the thought of the reality makes my body crawl…lol
I understand the way you feel, taiche – she is a dangerous creature. However, her fate is in our hands rather than the other way around! It is enough for me that you are able to appreciate her beauty and I appreciate you taking time to look and comment!
– Trevor Needham
Yes there is a subtle beauty to these very small little creatures. Have been bitten—extremely painful; and I mean painful! Fortunately no systemic problems. Daughter used to breed them in a coca cola bottle in the Australian outback then “set free”. Great capture!
Thanks Dusker – notwithstanding my previous comments, I think I would draw the line at breeding redbacks, there are already plenty of them!
– Trevor Needham
excellent capture
Thanks wildrider
– Trevor Needham
Wow! This is so much a better shot than mine! I don’t have a close-up lens (yet)…
Thanks Denzil – much appreciated!
– Trevor Needham
Excellent Detail, well shot
Thanks mate.
– Trevor Needham