The Sydney Funnel Web Spider

The Sydney Funnel Web Spider is a nocturnal creature that, unless its hiding location is inundated, burrows during the day. Despite having legs that may extend up to 7 centimeters, these spiders only have a 5 cm length. Their shiny, hairless carcass serves as their identifying feature.

Australia's east coast, from northern Queensland to Tasmania. Although funnel-webs can also be found in trees, they are typically found in burrows dug into the ground, particularly those located beneath deadwood, boulders, pipes, etc. They are primarily found in Sydney's suburbs and open woodland regions.

The Sydney Funnel web spider's venom is extremely dangerous, more so in males than in females, who have far lower levels of venom toxicity. In fact, it is regarded as the world's most deadly spider! Despite having claimed the lives of 14 people throughout Australia's history, no deaths have taken place since the introduction of antivenom in the 1980s. The Sydney Funnel Web Spider's bite, however, necessitates hospitalization since its venom might injure your nervous system. They are readily avoidable because the silky strings found in holes are a reliable indicator that you are in front of a funnel web spider burrow.