First Aid Guides
Redback spider bite
Signs and symptoms
Spider bite signs and symptoms
A spider bite might not be immediately noticeable. They can include:
- Increasing pain
- Redness and itching
- Intense local pain
- Nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain
- Excessive sweating
- Muscle spasm
Redback spider bite Signs and symptoms
Additional symptoms for a redback spider bite include:
- Intense local pain that spreads
- Body hair standing on end
- Sweating in localised areas
- Headaches
- Muscle weakness
