A larger, more venomous, longer-fanged species of one of the world’s deadliest spiders ... of Sydney funnel-web spider living in New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state.

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

Researchers say they used anatomical and DNA comparisons to study different populations of the Sydney funnel-web spider – one of the world’s deadliest ... bites are the most severe among ...

Only male funnel-web spiders are milked as they are about six times more venomous than females. Funnel webs, whose most dangerous species live in and around Sydney, are known for their deadly ...

One of Australia's biggest and deadliest ... web spiders (Atrax robustus) are glossy black in color and grow to 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) long. The iconic arachnids are also among the most ...

Only male funnel-web spiders are milked as they are about six times more venomous than females. Funnel webs, whose most dangerous species live in and around Sydney, are known for their deadly, ...