don’t believe everything you read on the internet.
Yes, they bite and the venom can be painful. I got bitten at 10yo and had a big red blotch on my leg that was hot then itchy, bluefish itchy but I survived.
I think the genitalia reference might be from the country music song, There's a Redback on my Toilet Seat.
I had a good nights sleep, crossing fingers you will have the same
I think I am getting your rain today. It’s a bit wet but nothing compared to the east coast.