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Old 02-Sep-2009, 12:07
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Wink Red Backs !

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Originally Posted by ChrisBushell
Must admit, even though I know we have no toxic spiders in this Country, after my visits to Australia I am always wary about the larger ones.

My Dad's cousin has a Funnel web spider nest in their back garden in Sydney and those are big, aggressive and highly dangerous!

After spending 3 weeks down there in the 90's it took me quite a few weeks to stop looking under toilet seats and round the back of the bowl, after finding a Red Back in the toilets at Eastern Creek one morning!!!!
A small (aout the size of your finger nail) black spider with red dots.
Apparently they like the 'cooler damp' conditions.
Just what you need during your morning dump !
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