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 biggest male funnel-web spider ever recorded — a deadly behemoth measuring 3.6 inches (9.2 centimeters) from foot to foot — has been handed into a zoo in Australia. The spider is so large ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider is the most venomous in the world. This scientists already knew since it has 13 people have been ...

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

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 ...

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

He's the biggest spider." Cover Images via AP Images ... fangs so his venom can become a lifesaving cure for funnel-web spider bites ...

While they may incite fear due to their impressive dimensions, these spiders play crucial roles in their ecosystems and have become subjects of significant scientific interest and study.

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

Australia's reputation for venomous spiders comes partly from the deadly Sydney funnel-web. It turns out there is not just ...