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.

The deadly 3.54-inch-long spider Atrax christenseni is among the most dangerously venomous spiders for humans.

“This spider was just so big in comparison to his peers it reminded me of Chris Hemsworth and his brothers, and how they tower over the average person,” Teni told CNN affiliate Sky News Australi ...

The Newcastle funnel-web, which is found only near the city of Newcastle to Sydney's north, has been nicknamed "Big Boy" by spider enthusiasts. "Our research uncovered hidden diversity among ...