Now, a new species of funnel-web spider has been discovered, and it is larger and even deadlier than all other funnel-web ...

The deadly 3.54-inch-long spider Atrax christenseni is among the most dangerously venomous spiders for humans.

"If you are bitten by a funnel-web spider, call an ambulance and go straight to hospital," researcher Geoff Isbister said.

However, if they feel threatened, they can bite you in a defensive move. Black widow spiders are typically between 1 to 1.5 inches across. Male black widow spiders tend to be a little smaller and ...