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Not one of the more than 50,000 known spider species in the world is “poisonous” The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is considered most dangerous to humans.
The black widow (Latrodectus mactans) is the more aggressive of the two , accounting for more than 2,500 visits to U.S. poison control centers annually .
The brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) contains a protein that attacks cell membranes in tissue, destroying the walls of blood vessels.
Less than 0.0005 percent of all spider species on the planet are a threat to humans.
The black widow (Latrodectus mactans) is particularly aggressive, accounting for more than 2,500 visits to U.S. poison control centers annually .
To avoid direct contact with spiders, use gloves when moving firewood or cleaning out long-undisturbed sites.
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