Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's ...
There are several genera of funnel web spiders, but the most common ones in Australia are Atrax, Hadronyche, and Illawarra.
The deadly 3.54-inch-long spider Atrax christenseni is among the most dangerously venomous spiders for humans.
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The grass spider is one of of the most common critters you'll find in your backyard. Part of the Agelenopsis genus, these arachnids are masters at building funnel-shaped webs in dense vegetation and ...
"If you are bitten by a funnel-web spider, call an ambulance and go straight to hospital," researcher Geoff Isbister said.
The wolf spider is one of the most impressive hunters in the arachnid family. Known for their speed, excellent vision and ...
The first person to discover the Aussie spider, Kane Christensen, has warned people not to approach it, citing its massive ...
“Big boy” funnel-web was initially discovered in the early 2000s, but has now been officially confirmed by Australian ...
A bigger and more dangerous version of the world's deadliest spider has been discovered by boffins in Australia. The ...