If you are bitten by a large, black spider in Australia, the medical advice is to treat is as an emergency. However, not all ...

Here are some of the scariest spiders to look out for and steer clear of. There are several funnel-web spiders, but the most well-known is the Atrax robustus. These arachnids, found in Australia ...

So, what is the most venomous spider in the world? Many scientists believe the Sydney funnel-web spider is the most venomous. Fortunately, this beast is only found around Sydney, Australia, which is ...

A recent Sydney Morning Herald article by Julie Power highlighted the desperate need for anti-venom of the funnel web spider and advises that if you happen to find one, the Australian Reptile Park is ...

Although its venom is less potent, they are increasingly common in urban areas and should be avoided. While the Sydney funnel-web spider, native to Australia, occasionally finds its way into the U.S.