Are there any snakes, crocodiles or dangerous spiders in New Zealand? (2024)

No, there aren’t any snakes or crocodiles in New Zealand.

However, there is one poisonous spider — the katipō. It’s native yet also endangered so you’re highly unlikely to come across one. They’re rarely only found near the seashore under driftwood or around coastal grasses.

Are there any snakes, crocodiles or dangerous spiders in New Zealand? (2024)
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