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Cheiracanthium species
Yellow Sac Spider Identification in Australia
Pale yellow or straw-coloured wandering spider that makes small silk retreats.
Painful but usually not life-threateningFirst aid / what to do now
- Move away from the spider and avoid handling it.
- Wash the bite area with soap and water.
- Use a cold pack for pain or swelling.
- Call 13 11 26 or seek medical advice if symptoms are severe, spreading, infected-looking, allergic, or you are unsure what bit you.
This site cannot diagnose a bite. In an emergency call 000. For poisoning advice in Australia call 13 11 26.
Quick identification
- Pale yellow to straw colour
- Wandering hunter
- Small silk retreat rather than capture web
- Often seen on walls or foliage
Danger level
Painful but usually not life-threatening
What to check next
Check colour, small size and lack of a large capture web.
When to seek medical help
Seek medical advice for severe pain, infection signs or spreading symptoms.
Where it is usually seen
Leaves, walls, ceilings, gardens and indoor corners.
Similar spiders
Use the homepage identifier to compare this spider against other Australian spiders by size, colour, location and web clues.