Know Your Spiders: Identifying Dangerous, Toxic, and Low-Risk Spiders Deadly & Dangerous Spiders Redback Habitat: Dry, sheltered spots. Danger: Venomous, can be life-threatening. White Tail Habitat: Under bark, inside buildings. Danger: Venomous, causes severe pain. Wolf Spider Habitat: Gardens, litter. Danger: Painful bite, swelling. Male Funnel-web Spider Habitat: Dark, moist areas. Danger: Highly toxic, aggressive. Toxic & Poisonous Spiders Common Black House Spider Habitat: Indoors. Danger: Painful bites, not life-threatening. Male House Spider Habitat: Roams homes. Danger: Painful bites, rarely harmful. Low-Risk Spiders Saint Andrews Cross Habitat: Gardens. Risk: Low, not dangerous. Male Trap Door Habitat: Underground burrows. Risk: Generally harmless. Huntsman Spider Habitat: Hides in foliage. Risk: Low, painful bite. Garden Orb-Weaver Habitat: Gardens at night. Risk: Very low, mild irritation if bitten. Stay Safe! Identify spiders to avoid dangers. Always seek medical help if bitten!