Scientists discover new ‘unusually large’ species of one of world’s deadliest spiders
Scientists discover new ‘unusually large’ species of one of world’s deadliest spiders - New species of funnel-web spider found in Newcastle has been dubbed ‘Big Boy’
What are Funnel Web Spiders? Australian scientists discover more bigger and venomous species
Now, a new species of funnel-web spider has been discovered, and it is larger and even deadlier than all other funnel-web spiders - researchers say. Kane Christensen, an expert in Spiders, was quoted by Sky News: "This particular spider is a lot larger,
Scientists resolve 'identity crisis' for Australia's deadliest spider
An international team of scientists has revised the classification of Australia's most famous spider. With a bite more deadly to humans than that of any other spider, the iconic Sydney funnel-web has long been considered a single species,
The Australian Funnel Web Spider Loves Rotting Logs
Let's talk about the funnel web spider, one of the most notorious arachnids in the world. Known for their fast-acting venom, funnel web spiders are both fascinating and intimidating.
Super-sized funnel-web spider discovered in Newcastle
Dr Helen Smith, an arachnologist (spider biologist) at the Australian Museum and one of the authors of the study suggested naming the newly identified species from Newcastle after Christensen’s hard-work to get the sub-species acknowledged by the scientific community for nearly twenty years.
Newcastle funnel-web ‘Big Boy’ is latest to join deadly line-up
It’s bad news for arachnophobes but great news for a dedicated NSW spider wrangler: we are now home to a new funnel-web species.
An Australian zoo has found its biggest-ever funnel-web spider. Its name is Hemsworth
A ginormous and deadly funnel-web spider has been handed in to a reptile park in Australia, where staff said it was the largest of its kind they’d ever seen.
Meet "Big Boy": Deadly giant spider discovered in Australia
Scientists from Australia and Germany have classified a new, highly venomous species of spider, Atrax christenseni, known as Big Boy. It is very large and highly venomous, with bites that can be fatal.
'Copious amounts of venom!' Warning issued as new 'big boy' funnel-web spider that can kill in 15 minutes discovered
A new species of funnel-web spider, nearly twice the size of its closest cousin and capable of delivering "copious amounts of venom", has been discovered by Australian scientists. Dubbed the 'Big Boy',
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Big Boy Is Here and He’s the Most Venomous Spider in the World
Scientists reveal the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three distinct species, with Newcastle's "Big Boy" reigning ...
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World’s most venomous spider consists of three species
The dreaded Sydney funnel web spider from Australia is one of the most venomous spiders in the world. Researchers have now ...
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Highly dangerous new species of spider has been found
Where else would it live?A larger and deadlier species of funnel-web spider, dubbed the ‘Big Boy’, has been discovered ...
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Giant funnel-web spider with fangs so big it could bite through a human fingernail arrives at Australian zoo
Hemsworth, a colossal funnel-web spider recently donated to the Australian Reptile Park, could make significant contributions ...
World's Most Venomous Spider Revealed: 'Big Boy'
"If you are bitten by a funnel-web spider, call an ambulance and go straight to hospital," researcher Geoff Isbister said.