Why? Redback spiders, found throughout Australia, love places that are dark, dry and warm. It's common to find them inside children's toys like Tonka trucks that are left out in the back yard and sand pits. Inside shoes or garden sheds, letterboxes and cubbies are also places redback spiders are found.

Do redback spiders live in houses?

A quick glance at the distribution of redbacks in Australia reveals it correlates well with populated areas. The spiders are most often found in or around human homes, with only a small proportion located outside urban areas.

What attracts red back spiders?

Redback Spiders are attracted to the warmer weather and that is why we see so many in the Summer months on the Gold Coast. ... Redback spiders like to set up home, by spinning a messy web, in warm, dark and dry sheltered places such as weepholes, roof void, under outdoor furniture, kid's toys and play equipment.