'Big boy' spider becomes Australia's largest deadly funnel-web …
Jan 20, 2025 · One of Australia's biggest and deadliest spiders is actually three different species, researchers discover — and one of these behemoth arachnids is even bigger than the rest. …
7 Biggest Spiders in Australia: Size, Identification with Pictures
May 20, 2025 · The Huntsman spider is the largest spider in Australia by leg span, making it one of the most striking arachnids in the country. With its impressive reach and fast movement, it …
Bigger and deadlier: New funnel-web spider species identified
Jan 14, 2025 · Researchers have confirmed Sydney's funnel-web spiders are made up of three different species. The largest and most venomous type is known as the Newcastle funnel-web.
An Australian zoo has found its biggest-ever funnel-web spider.
Jan 8, 2025 · Measuring at 9.2cm from foot to foot, ‘Hemsworth’ the male funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus) is the largest of its kind recorded by the Australian Reptile Park.
This Massive Funnel-Web Spider Is Named After Chris Hemsworth
May 26, 2025 · This particular funnel-web became known as the largest funnel-web spider in all of Australia, earning it the name Hemsworth. Hemsworth received his name after the gargantuan …
Megadolomedes trux - Wikipedia
Females have a total body length of around 30 mm (1.2 in), while the total body length of males is around 7.6 mm (0.30 in). It is one of Australia's largest spiders. They have a brown, earth …
Meet Australia's Largest Funnel-Web Spider Named Hemsworth
May 13, 2025 · A giant funnel-web spider, named Hemsworth, has been recognized as the largest of its kind ever recorded by the Australian Reptile Park. Found in Newcastle, about 120 …
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Does Australia Have Big Spiders? What You Need to Know
Aug 21, 2025 · Australia’s largest spiders include Australian tarantulas (whistling or bird-eating spiders), various huntsman spiders, and golden orb-weavers.
A giant spider species emerges in Australia: meet “Big Boy”
Feb 7, 2025 · Larger and with longer fangs than the Sydney spider, "Big Boy" adds to knowledge of Australian biodiversity. An extraordinary discovery came out of Australia: scientists found a …