Spider ID

[Yann]

Hey guys...

Does anyone know a good forum for Aussie spiders?
I encountered one yesterday and I am not quite sure about the species.
I have to say I don't know much about spiders and they scare me to death...!!
Or maybe someone in here could help...

Thanks....
Yann

 

[Yann]

Pics

Sorry I just realised I haven't posted any pictures...
Here they are...

 

[ashley81]

saint andrews

 

[channi]

i am going to guess at st. Andrews cross but may be wrong its not a great photo

 

[Yann]

i am going to guess at st. Andrews cross but may be wrong its not a great photo

Sorry about the quality, as I said before I'm scared to death of spiders and I didn't want to get too close...!...
I thought it would be a St andrews but people told me it was a tent web...
So i'm seeking expert advise now..

Anyway, is it a dangerous one...?

 

[WombleHerp]

its definately a saint andrews cross spider, we get them all the time the St Andrew's Cross Spider doesn't have dangerous venom. Its bite causes a mild local pain though so be careful. they are cool to watch coz they shake thier webs if threatened, or simply jump off here is a link to a good site -------->

http://www.austmus.gov.au/factsheets/st_andrews_cross.htm

 

[cockney red]

Harmless st andrews.

 

[Yann]

its definately a saint andrews cross spider, we get them all the time the St Andrew's Cross Spider doesn't have dangerous venom. Its bite causes a mild local pain though so be careful. they are cool to watch coz they shake thier webs if threatened, or simply jump off here is a link to a good site -------->

http://www.austmus.gov.au/factsheets/st_andrews_cross.htm

Harmless st andrews.

Thanks guys....