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.
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 ...