Estimates put the total number of Australian spider species at about 10,000. [11] Only around 3,600 have been described. [12] Little information is known about many undiscovered species. [11] New ...

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia – A reptile park in Australia is warning residents to keep their eyes peeled for a large, deadly spider species as summer approaches. The funnel-web spider is one of ...

NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia– A reptile park in Australia is warning residents to keep their eyes peeled for a large, deadly spider species as summer approaches. The funnel-web spider is one of ...

and garden debris. "With breeding season upon us and the weather creating ideal conditions, we rely on spider donations more than ever," said Australian Reptile Park spider keeper Emma Teni in a ...

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and garden debris. "With breeding season upon us and the weather creating ideal conditions, we rely on spider donations more than ever," said Australian Reptile Park spider keeper Emma Teni in a ...

Australia residents should take notice when they appear, as the Sydney funnel-web spider is one of the most venomous spiders in the world. An untreated bite can kill a person within an hour.

The Australian ... such as garden debris, garages, foliage, piles of laundry and shoes left outside. “It’s essential that Australians know how to handle funnel-web spiders safely and are ...