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

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.

Being the biggest spider in the world they provide a substantial amount of meat ... If you pay heed to it and back away, it is improbable you will get bitten as they tend to only bite in self-defense.

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.

The Goliath birdeater spider, native to South America's rainforests, is the biggest spider in the world, with a leg span reaching up to 12 inches (31 cm). The giant huntsman spider, found in Laos, ...

The Goliath birdeater doesn't just it birds. It also eats small rodents, frogs and insects. Milan Zygmunt / Shutterstock ...

Most spider bites cause local pain, redness and swelling. It's much like a bee sting reaction. A few spiders (such as the Black Widow) can cause a more severe reaction. Helpful if spider seen on the ...

making them more of a gentle giant in the spider realm. In Brazil you also may find the Brazilian wandering spider which stalks the jungle floors of South America and packs a painful bite which ...

He is the biggest spider,” said the park’s spider keeper ... 13 people died as a result of funnel-web bites. Since its introduction, there have been no fatalities.The park urges residents ...