Funnel-web spiders are potentially one of the most dangerous arachnids for humans, Dan Rumsey, a former reptile keeper at the Australian Reptile Park, previously told USA TODAY.

While funnel-web spiders may occasionally wander indoors, they are not commonly found inside houses. If they enter a home, they may seek out dark, sheltered areas like basements, crawl spaces, or ...

At least 13 people have died from the spider species. The park said that no one has died from the spider’s deadly bite since the creation of the antivenom in 1981. Residents who find funnel-web ...

In 2024, a Sydney funnel-web spider found in Australia set a record as the largest spider at the Australian Reptile Park. It measured 3.1 inches from foot to foot, surpassing the park's previous ...

Sydney funnel-web spiders (Atrax robustus) are some of the most venomous spiders in the world. If untreated, a single bite can kill a small child within 15 minutes and an adult within three days.

Colossus, the male funnel-web spider, was the last arachnid to hold the record for ARP's largest male in the antivenom program. The spider joined the program in 2018.

The spider measured 3.1 inches (7.9 centimeters) from foot to foot, surpassing the park's previous record-holder from 2018, the male funnel-web named "Colossus." ...

The spider, given the name "Hercules", measured 7.9 centimeters (3 inches) from foot to foot, surpassing the park's previous record-holder from 2018, the male funnel-web named "Colossus" and will ...

The Australian Reptile Park recently recorded its largest male funnel-web spider yet, CNN reported. According to the zoo, which is located north of Syndey, Australia, the spider measures a ...