Unusual weather increases summer danger from snakes, spiders

This summer, Australians are being warned to learn basic first aid response actions for snake and spider bites, because there will be more of them around due to weather conditions. Experts advise on what to do and what not to do, and how to be on the lookout for potentially dangerous slithery serpents and eight-legged creatures over the next couple of months.

A jumping spider Jotus fortiniae is among five new species discovered by scientists in Australia. (AAP) Source: AAP