Only the female bites, and it has a neurotoxic venom. The initial pain is not severe, but severe local pain rapidly develops. The pain gradually spreads over the entire body and settles in the abdomen and legs. Abdominal cramps and progressive nausea, vomiting, and a rash may occur. Weakness, tremors, sweating, and salivation may occur.
Anaphylactic reactions can occur.
Symptoms begin to regress after several hours and are usually gone in a few days. Threat for shock. Clean and dress the bite area to reduce the risk of infection. An antivenin is available. The funnelweb spider is a large brown or gray spider found in Australia.