Dive into the deadly world of venomous spiders as we compare the infamous Black Widow to the fearsome Funnel-web. Discover which of these arachnids holds the crown for the most dangerous bite and why.

The next time you sweep away a cobweb without a second thought, consider this: the silken structure is an engineering marvel. According to new research published last week in Current Biology, a ...

In Australia, residents are urged to capture funnel-web spiders, despite their deadly reputation. These spiders' venom is crucial for producing life-saving antivenom, especially during breeding ...

But "orb weaver spiders, funnel-web spiders, wolf spiders, jumping spiders, tarantulas, and crab spiders" can also cause painful bites that rarely have serious complications. Kids and people older ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A comprehensive study of Australian wishbone spiders has identified 55 new species within the Aname genus, highlighting its diversity and distribution across the ...

Unlike your regular household spider, these species come from the same family as giant tarantulas and funnel-webs, as they dig burrows to catch their prey. These burrows are lined with silk and ...

Have you ever been bitten by a spider? If so, did you know how to handle the wound properly? This scenario is particularly dangerous in Australia because of the Sydney funnel-web spider. This arachnid ...