such outcomes are very unlikely for a white-tailed spider bite. The major effects from a bite in this study were local (pain, a red mark, local swelling and itchiness); and rarely systemic (nausea, vomiting, malaise or headache). All these symptoms are generally mild and resolve over time. References Further reading External links White-tailed spiders at the Australian Museum White-tailed spiders at Landcare Research, New Zealand Lamponidae Spiders of Australia Spiders of New Zealand Taxa named by Ludwig Carl Christian Koch Arthropod common names