Spiders are some of the most diverse creatures on Earth. While they can be frightening, most of them are harmless and ...

Scientists discover three species of the famous “Sydney funnel-web spider”, including a larger and more poisonous one in ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

A Colossal Arachnid Discovery In a remarkable turn of events, the largest male funnel-web spider ever recorded has found a ...

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

making it the most venomous spider in the world. "While funnel-web bites are the most severe among spiders, they are not very common. If you are bitten by a funnel-web spider, call an ambulance ...

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 ...

However, for now, scientists believe they can continue to use the same antivenom to treat bites from all three species of funnel-web spiders. Prof Isbister said: “[Bites from] the two new ...

The finding will not change how funnel-web spider bites are treated as the antivenom is effective across all species. Researchers have confirmed what they have suspected for the past two decades ...

The spider is named after the Hemsworth brothers ... Before the antivenom was introduced in 1981, 13 people died as a result of funnel-web bites. Since its introduction, there have been ...

Of the staggering 43,000 venomous spider species worldwide, the Sydney funnel-web stands out for its lethal bite. What makes this Australian species the deadliest in the world is its swift ...

A bite from a black widow can cause significant ... wear a hat to protect your head. The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) can cause serious illness and even death in humans.