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    6. REDBACK SPIDER

    Location: Australia 

    Why It's Scary: These lightning-fast redback spiders are invading Australia and biting thousands of people a year, resulting in several hospital cases. 

    Scary Spider Stories: Aside from invading Down Under, this spider is known for bringing large hauls into their webs. One redback spider was recently seen capturing a snake. (MSN)