Although its venom is the deadliest in the world, no one in Australia has died of a funnel-web bite since the introduction of ...

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 ...

Their venom contains a toxin, or poisonous substance, that can cause a systemic reaction. It affects the body's systems and ...

sometimes spider bites can become infected. To help prevent infection, wash the area well and apply an antibiotic ointment.

“Big boy” funnel-web was initially discovered in the early 2000s, but has now been officially confirmed by Australian ...

MOST spiders are totally harmless – but a select few can give you serious trouble if they bite. Complications from some of Earth’s deadliest eight-legged biters include painful erections, ...

A larger and deadlier species of funnel-web spider, dubbed the ‘Big Boy’, has been discovered by experts. Of course, the new ...

Almost 100 people were hospitalised with suspected spider bites last year, official NHS data show, which is four times as many as a decade ago and twice as many as two years ago. The vast majority ...

It is something researchers have suspected for 20 years. Now they know for sure the Newcastle funnel-web is bigger, scarier, ...

Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's ...

Venom and poison can both be deadly ... on insects but are also known to feast on lizards, snakes and spiders. Because of their varied diet, they tend to come up against some venomous bites and stings ...