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Of the staggering 43,000 venomous spider species worldwide, the Sydney funnel-web stands out for ... "Take me as an example: Over a long career I have handled tens of thousands of live spiders ...

SYDNEY — Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's deadliest. The new funnel-web species has earned the nickname ...

For years, Australia’s most infamous spider, the Sydney funnel-web, was feared and revered as a singular menace. It’s officially the most venomous spider in the world, responsible for 13 ...

The Sydney funnel-web has held the title of most venomous creepy-crawly for many years—bites can cause severe symptoms, including pain, muscle spasms, sweating, difficulty breathing, and ...

Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm (1.97 inches) for the more common Sydney funnel-web. "This particular spider is a lot larger, its venom glands are a lot ...