Redback Spider
The redback spider is closely related to the black widow spider. The female redback spider is black with a distinctive red or orange marking on its back, although this may sometimes be absent.
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White-Tailed Spider
The white-tailed spider has a long cigar-shaped, dark grey abdomen with a creamy-white speck on the tip. The legs usually have a brownish hue.
Mouse Spider
The common name of the mouse spider is derived from the mistaken belief that this spider excavates a deep mouse-like burrow. Females are black overall and are larger than the males.
Huntsman Spider
Huntsman spiders are familiar to many Australians as the large, flat-bodied and extremely fast intruders, which, to some people’s horror, occasionally take up residence in kitchens and living rooms.
Sydney Funnel Web Spider
The Sydney funnel web spider is considered the most venomous spider in the world. A large, bulky spider, with females reaching over 35mm in body length and males around 25mm.
Spider Drop Off Points
WANTED: FUNNEL-WEB EGG SACS! We're on the lookout for funnel-web egg sacs! To help grow our funnel-web spider population for our lifesaving venom program, we need funnel-web egg sacs. These little spiders will Learn More
Snake And Spider First Aid
If you have been bitten by a snake or spider, please follow the below first-aid techniques and go straight to hospital. Do not attempt to identify the species before going to hospital, they can do Learn More
Spider Venom Program
The Australian Reptile Park is the sole supplier of funnel-web venom to make antivenom in all of Australia The Australian Reptile Park’s Venom Milking Program Since the inception of the Australian Reptile Park’s funnel-web Learn More
Reptile Park Wins Big With “Major Tourist Attraction” Award
The Australian Reptile Park, renowned for its commitment to wildlife conservation and education, been honoured with the coveted ‘Major Tourist Attraction’ award, winning Gold at the 2023 Australian Tourism Awards...
