The Sydney funnel-web spider is native to Australia. As its name implies, it is typically found in the greater Sydney area and the Central Coast in forests and home gardens.

Australia, a land known for its iconic wildlife, is also home to some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet. In this ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider is native to Australia. As its name implies, it is typically found in the greater Sydney area and the Central Coast in forests and home gardens. This spider's venom is ...

But some spiders (such as the Sydney funnel-web) can still be fatal. If an adult decides it's safe to help, they can use a net or a scoop with a long handle to gently lift the spider out of the water.

Australian researchers are using peptides isolated from spider venom to develop treatments for a range of neurological and cardiovascular disorders.