The redback and brown snake are a dangerous combination – “you’ve got two of the most venomous animals in Australia engaging with one another,” Stevens said.
And while they can prove hazardous to humans, she said it’s important to consider the benefits they have brought to modern medicine.
“We have modern-day medications and heart medications that derive from both redback spiders and venomous snakes,” Stevens said.
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“Although we don’t necessarily want them hanging around, they definitely have a medical benefit through life-saving medication…
“They are responsible for killing people. They’re also responsible for saving thousands of lives each year as well.”
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