Today's Creature: Sydney Funnel-Web Spider 🕷️ The Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is a species of venomous mygalomorph spider native to eastern Australia, usually found within a 100 km (62 mi) radius of Sydney. It is a member of a group of spiders known as Australian funnel-web spiders. Its bite is capable of causing serious illness or death in humans if left untreated. The Sydney funnel-web has a body length ranging from 1 to 5 cm (0.4 to 2 in). Both sexes are glossy and darkly colou

253K views · 1.8K reactions | On an adventure in Australia, Coyote and the crew come across one of the most dangerous spiders on Earth, the Sydney Funnel Web! Why does this spider have the deadliest bite? Let's find out! | Brave Wilderness | Facebook

WATCH: A Massive huntsman spider gives couple the shock of their lives when they spotted it climbing up the side of their house in Queensland, Australia. | 23ABC Bakersfield

180K views · 1.1K reactions | SPIDER INVASION: Thousands of spiders and their webs have blanketed bushland in Australia's state of Victoria, after heavy rain and flooding hit the region. | CBS News | Facebook

The Australian Reptile Park has issued an urgent warning that the long-lasting effects of COVID-19 lockdowns are still being felt in one of Australia’s most critical life-saving programs, the Sydney funnel-web spider antivenom program. The Park is currently facing some of the lowest number of funnel-web spiders it has ever seen, placing enormous pressure on the program that supplies venom essential for the production of antivenom used across the country. #spider #funnelwebspider #venom #antiveno

Our very own resident 🕷️Spider-Man🕷️ has broken his own record for the most venom extracted from a single funnel-web spider! Thanks to Jake, this venom will be used to create lifesaving antivenom 🤍 | Australian Reptile Park