Many people are afraid of spiders. Despite the fact that the northern Russian climate does not create ideal conditions for the life of insects and arachnids, in the southern territories there is everything necessary for their life and development.

On the territory of the country there are spiders that are worth avoiding and fearing, as they can cause significant harm to human health. And even more than that, certain species can be life threatening. It is worth considering the 5 most dangerous arachnids in order to remember them once and for all.

Fifth place - phalanx

A spider called a phalanx is also called a solfuga. He does not have his own poison, but this does not make him safe. This creature willingly attacks people, and its bite is dangerous because there are a lot of microorganisms on its stings. With a bite that feels rather painful, it is necessary to squeeze the blood out of the wound in order to wash it in this way and reduce the risk of infection. This spider is active at night, the chances of getting a bite during the day are negligible. It lives in the southern regions of the country.

Fourth place - purse spider

A bag spider, or a pouch, is also a southern resident who chose the Rostov and Volgograd steppes as his habitat. His bite gives a very strong pain, which does not last a day or more, but the attack of this creature does not create serious harm to health.

Third place - net

This is a spider that belongs to the crosses, and indeed, it is very similar to them. It is smaller and can bite a person, but also does not have its own poison. It is worth paying attention to the bite, since there is a risk of infection, there are many microorganisms on its stings.

Second place - misgir

Mizgir is a South Russian tarantula, which is distinguished by its large size and love of nightlife. His bite is not able to kill a person, but he still injects poison. The pain will accompany for a long time after the bite, and in addition, the appearance of a strong tumor is possible. An allergic reaction often occurs to injected substances, which also hides the danger. But more serious side effects are rare.

The most dangerous spider in Russia

And in the first place, with a wide margin from all other applicants, is karakurt. If you translate this word from the Turkic language, it turns out - a black insect. But this is not a worm at all, and in addition to black, there are red spots on it. The coloring of karakurt is noteworthy, it immediately attracts attention and should cause concern. Red spots on the black back are visible from afar. In fact, only females of this species are poisonous, while males are not a serious danger. And the females are also easy to distinguish - on the abdomen they have a red pattern that resembles an hourglass. Read more about this pack in our article: Karakurt spider.

This spider differs from all others in that it has a truly dangerous poison that can bring not only discomfort, but also death. If less poisonous spiders bring only pain and malaise with a bite, this one is able to kill a horse with its poison.After a bite, severe pain is felt throughout the body, and in order to save a person, it is necessary to urgently deliver him to the hospital and provide a special serum. Only after this, the patient will have a chance for survival, although unpleasant consequences and symptoms will continue for some time. The habitat of karakurt is the south, these spiders live in the Crimea and surrounding regions, they live mainly in the steppes.

There are other spiders in Russia, the meeting with which does not bode well, but they all cause only pain and discomfort. However, an allergic reaction can occur to bites, and therefore if this happened, you should carefully treat the bitten person, and immediately take him to the hospital if the condition begins to worsen.

Anaphylactic shock in contact with insects and spiders is not uncommon. However, most of the spiders to beware of are the southern creatures, and for the time being, this pleased. But in recent years, the situation has changed dramatically, and scientists have recorded that the range of spiders, including dangerous ones, extends further north. This is associated with climate warming.

Despite the fact that the same phalanx is sometimes found in the suburbs, panic is not worth it. Many scientists believe that this is a temporary phenomenon, and in the future the situation will stabilize, exacerbating only in particularly hot seasons.

But be that as it may, it is worth knowing dangerous spiders “in the face” in order to protect yourself and protect your loved ones, especially children.After all, a large spider always attracts attention, and an increased interest in its person may well provoke an attack. Despite the fact that most spiders are nocturnal residents, it is worth taking the risk of meeting them seriously.