[Music] top 10 most dangerous spiders in the world there are around 50,000 species of spiders on the planet and their dangerousness is not necessarily determined by their size both big and small are capable of perpetrating the most painful and deadly bites don't let fear invade you and get ready to meet the 10 arachnids that bring the greatest terror in the world number 10 Mouse spider this eight-legged Australian creature is named after the creepy hairy abdomen that resembles a rodent 17 species have been identified in total and they range between point three nine and one point three seven inches in length they live near water channels and depending on the time they stay in their burrows waiting for prey or they also go out to wander without destination knowing this you must walk more attentive than ever so you don't cross with this arachnid who will not hesitate to use its huge fangs that have a poison similar to that of the fearsome Sydney funnel spider which is potentially dangerous if they feel threatened they will unleash their fury and that can lead to death because they have a high level of toxicity it's poison affects the nervous system and spreads rapidly throughout the body after the bite if the symptoms are immediate a doctor should be called in order to apply the corresponding antidotes if there are no effects consider yourself a lucky one because you only received one dry bite that is without poison fluid number 9 yellow sack spider with an innocuous aspect in a small body that can measure up to 0. 39 inches in length this spider is considered responsible for the majority of bikes that happen in the world because it lives in many parts of Europe and Central Asia it is light yellow to yellowish green and to the naked eye it seems transparent so it is also called the Phantom spider it is a fierce hunter who comes out of its silk sack to look for its prey which can be another type of spider or insect sometimes in the face of food shortages it can even become a cannibal and eat its own eggs surprising the sack spider owes its high danger to its frequent contact with humans its eventual bad mood and the poison it possesses a sigh o toxin that is capable of breaking down cells causing necrosis it's bike produces a sharp pain causing the affected area to swell creating undesirable blisters that can leave you scarred for life number 8 wolf spider this spider is called wolf because of its speed and aggression to hunt its prey its attack is supported by its strong body and sharp vision also known as ground spiders they are found on all continents inhabiting meadows mountains and wetlands it measures between 0. 25 and 1.
3 7 inches long the females being the largest its danger is that it is a hunter capable of attacking and surprising in a matter of seconds its bite is poisonous but if it is treated medically it is not deadly however the pain is unbearable and the itching could be unbearable to a point of leading to risky infection number 7 red back spider this spider has a particular linear red marking on its abdomen and is cataloged within its genus as letter O Dec dis has silletti the female reaches 0. 39 inches in length while the male measures 0. 15 inches long it feeds on insects including spiders and eventually small lizards its tiny size is complemented by its agility becoming a great threat to anyone we can find it inside mailboxes or under the toilet lid as well as in gardens that is why its contact with humans is common the report of bites of this creature indicates that there are approximately 2,000 per year females being responsible for the majority perhaps in their eagerness to defend their hatcheries although its poison is not lethal because there is an antidote the painful sting will cause nausea vomiting painting muscles and joints followed by total paralysis of the body if the victim is not treated within 2 hours after the attack the end of their existence could be considered take great care number 6 six-eyed sand spider it is clear that the name of this arachnid describes its main characteristics six eyes in sandy habitats because of its flattened posture and forward-facing legs it is also known as the sick side crab spider and the fact that we must take into account is that the scientific name of the family to which it belongs is Sicarius which means murderer OMG it is native to southern Africa and usually hides in the sand not only to avoid heat but to hunt its prey similar to recluse spiders the venom of this spider is a powerful Scio toxin which can be both hemolytic and necrotic meaning that blood runs freely instead of coagulating and destroying the tissue around the bite laboratory studies showed that a bite would be lethal to a rabbit which would die in about five hours and although there have not been many recorded cases of humans attacked by this creature it is certainly highly dangerous since its poisoning has no antidote number five brown widow spider latrodectus geometric Asst as it is known within its genus is a close cousin of the aforementioned Redback spider and also of the famous black widow spider which you must have imagined and you are right are linked unlike its black colored relative its body can be between brown and beige with some dark bands in the legs in addition it has a prominent hourglass shaped mark whose color is a yellowish orange shade on the underside of its abdomen you can find it in several continents in the dark areas of houses and gardens where it weaves its three-dimensional webs some people estimate that their poison could be stronger than that of a black widow but this is not proven since they only secrete small amounts when they bite what is certain is that its bite produces very painful effects including muscle spasms and in some cases temporary cerebral or spinal paralysis that can leave permanent damage to the central nervous system of the affected person it is complicated but health can improve markedly after a brief hospital stay number four black widow spider called scientifically latrodectus Matins it is the most popular spider of its kind and the most feared in the world for its impressive poisonous glands and lives in warm regions mainly in North America and during the cold season it looks for refuge which presents a great danger because it can be inside the house like the brown widow it has the shape of a red hourglass on its abdomen which allows the female to be identified who can measure about 1.
5 inches long and the male of a lighter color and that does not have the representative figure is 0. 47 inches long so it is much lighter than its post mating victim that's right the black widow gets her Machiavellian name because she tends to kill her partner after the sexual act its bite is frightening because its venom could be up to 10 times stronger than that of the rattlesnake capable of producing paralysis in the central nervous system of the neurotoxins can generate from a burning pain to the evil of latrodectus 'im whose symptoms are abdominal cramps nausea and respiratory problems which could be lethal for children elderly or sick people [Music] number three Sydney funnel-web spider listed as the most dangerous spider in Australia this species has an aggressive character when threatened it measures about two inches long and prefers dark and damp places to live it's name is due to its peculiar web in the form of a funnel that weaves as an entrance to the burrows where in general the female remains both genders are dark colours with bright touches possessing eerie and sharp fangs with which they can pierce the nails in contrast to any other group of arachnids the male is the ultimate threat with venom up to six times more potent than that of the female due to the high toxicity of its venom its bite is very painful and the symptoms can be extreme like tingling involuntary contractions in the facial muscles excessive sweating and breathing difficulty there was even a case where the victim died 15 minutes after the bite and it is because the funnel-web spider does not settle and in order to inject a full dose of its poison is able to attack repetitively until it is a chi number two brown recluse spider also known as the violinist spider because of its similar shape to the musical instrument that can be seen in the head of many it lives in places of warm climates predominantly in North America it's six eyes are set in pairs and it is known for its powerful poison able to destroy skin tissues it reaches a length of 0.
