What is Atrax?
Q: What is Atrax?
A: Atrax is a genus of spiders known for their strong venom and aggressive behavior.
Q: How do Atrax spiders defend their territory?
A: Atrax spiders chase off attackers who may scare them by making a threat display, and then they will bite.
Q: What is the fastest death caused by an Atrax spider bite?
A: The fastest death recorded occurred in 1927, when a young boy died within fifteen minutes of being bitten.
Q: How many deaths were recorded before antivenom was invented for Atrax spider bites?
A: Thirteen deaths were recorded in the fifty years before antivenom was invented for Atrax spider bites.
Q: Why are Atrax spiders sometimes called Sydney Funnel Web spiders?
A: Atrax spiders are sometimes called Sydney Funnel Web spiders because they come from around that part of Australia.
Q: How many groups of spiders are there under the heading "spiders" (Aranae)?
A: There are three main groups of spiders under the heading "spiders" (Aranae).
Q: Which group of spiders includes Atrax spiders?
A: Atrax spiders belong to the third group of spiders, which includes tarantulas and a few other kinds of spiders.
