Hemsworth, a colossal funnel-web spider recently donated to the Australian Reptile Park, could make significant contributions to the park's life-saving venom-milking program, keepers say.

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three ...

A larger and more venomous species of one of the world's deadliest spiders has been confirmed by Australian scientists. Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm (1.97 ...

Researchers say they used anatomical and DNA comparisons to study different populations of the Sydney funnel-web spider – one ...

Cover Images via AP Images Massive Huntsman ... Hemsworth's fangs so his venom can become a lifesaving cure for funnel-web spider bites ...

Dubbed "Big boy'" the impressive spider can grow up to 3.54 inches (9cm) compared with 1.97 inches (5cm) for the more common Sydney funnel-web ...

Image Created by James van den B / Getty ... but mouse spiders lack the distinctive funnel-shaped web. Male Sydney funnel web spider bites are more dangerous than females, due to the increased ...

MOST spiders are totally harmless – but a select few can give you serious trouble if they bite. Complications from some of Earth’s deadliest eight-legged biters include painful erections, ...

Let's talk about the funnel web spider, one of the most notorious arachnids in the world. Known for their fast-acting venom, funnel web spiders are both fascinating and intimidating. The family of ...

Australian funnel web spiders, particularly the Sydney funnel web spider, are considered some of the most venomous spiders in the world. Their venom appears to be highly toxic to humans and primates, ...

While anti-venom can be effective for treating funnel-web spider bites, anyone bitten is urged to seek immediate assistance and apply pressure on the bite while reducing movement of the limb ...

But researchers are optimistic this discovery will have practical implications for antivenom production and spider venom research in the future. “Current antivenom successfully treats all funnel-web ...