These pages provide information on the general biology of many of Australia's venomous creatures. Information includes notes on their habitat, morphology, behaviour, diet, and other interesting material.

Snakes | Spiders | Jellyfish | Other

I have had a reaction to a sting from an ant [bee | wasp] involving redness and a large area of swelling (in some cases quite severe) lasting several days. Am I likely to react this way or worse if bitten again??

Snakes | Spiders | Jellyfish | Other

I am planning a trip to the outback, including remote areas, and I am wondering whether I should take antivenom with me in case of snakebite?

Snakes | Spiders | Jellyfish | Other

I am planning a trip to the outback, including remote areas, and I am wondering whether I should take antivenom with me in case of snakebite?

AVRU strongly advises against this. Below is an itemised explanation

Snakes | Spiders | Jellyfish | Other

Is there any truth in the email rumour that the brown recluse spider is spreading across Australia?

This section answers many of those questions that people often ask AVRU staff, relating to venomous animals, the dangers they present and treatment of envenomation

Snakes | Spiders | Jellyfish | Other

Snakes | Spiders | Jellyfish | Other

I am planning a holiday in northern Australia and would like to know when it is safe to "go in the water" as far as jellyfish stings are concerned ?