It is largely in the Sydney area and the coastal areas of New South Wales. Seek medical help urgently - this spider is life threatening. The red-back spider is only the size of a pea and is black with a reddish stripe on it's back. The female is the dangerous of the species. Caution Do not apply pressure immobilisation.
Action Apply an ice pack or cold compress to the bite to ease the pain.
Seek medical help urgently Watch the person for signs of shock. The tick is only small, is oval-shaped and is commonly found along the eastern coast of Australia. This tick buries its head under the victim's skin. It's venom can cause paralysis, skin irritation and should be removed as soon as possible. Use tweezers to lever the tick out.