New funnel-web species nicknamed ‘Big Boy’ discovered in NSW
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New funnel-web species nicknamed ‘Big Boy’ discovered in NSW
Jan 13, 2025
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The Atrax christenseni, nicknamed the “Newcastle Big Boy,” is a newly discovered and highly venomous spider species found in Australia. It belongs to the funnel-web spider family, which is notorious for its potent venom. This species was identified during a comprehensive review of the Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus), revealing that what was once thought to be a single species is actually three distinct ones. The “Newcastle Big Boy” earns its nickname from its impressive size—males can
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The Atrax christenseni, nicknamed the “Newcastle Big Boy,” is a newly discovered and highly venomous spider species found in Australia. It belongs to the funnel-web spider family, which is notorious for its potent venom. This species was identified during a comprehensive review of the Sydney funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus), revealing that what was once thought to be a single species is actually three distinct ones. The “Newcastle Big Boy” earns its nickname from its impressive size—males can
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Driven by fearless curiosity and a passion for spiders, Kane Christensen made a world-first discovery of his very own Newcastle funnel-web species, nicknamed "the big boy." 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney
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Driven by fearless curiosity and a passion for spiders, Kane Christensen made a world-first discovery of his very own Newcastle funnel-web species, nicknamed "the big boy." 7NEWS at 6pm. Download the 7NEWS app: 7news.link/7newsapp #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney
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Largest funnel web spider in history found in Newcastle
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Largest funnel web spider in history found in Newcastle
Jan 4, 2024
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It's already one of the most dangerous spiders in the world and tonight a funnel web found in Newcastle - is also the biggest. Hercules the spider has set a new record as the largest ever recorded. READ: https://nine.social/v1T #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News Sydney
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It's already one of the most dangerous spiders in the world and tonight a funnel web found in Newcastle - is also the biggest. Hercules the spider has set a new record as the largest ever recorded. READ: https://nine.social/v1T #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News Sydney
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Funnel web spider warning across parts of NSW
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Funnel web spider warning across parts of NSW
Oct 21, 2020
9NEWS
Newcastle funnel-web spider identified as bigger, deadlier than other species
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Newcastle funnel-web spider identified as bigger, deadlier than other species
Jan 14, 2025
ABC NewsMadeline Lewis,Sarah Forster
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Funnel-web spider season is HERE!🕷️🕷️🕷️ Residents of Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle and the South Coast are urged to exercise CAUTION as funnel-web spider season begins and activity of the deadly arachnid increases ⚠️ During funnel-web breeding season, you are more likely to come into contact with these spiders - in your backyard and even your home! 🏠🕷️ Here's how to stay safe this spider season: 🏠PREPARE YOUR HOME Funnel-web spiders love cool, damp places such as bathrooms and shoes
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It's getting hotter and wetter along the coast and that means it's now funnel-web spider season! 🌧🕷 Sydney, Newcastle and the Central Coast are set to experience a funnel-web spike as wet weather brings perfect conditions for the deadly arachnid. Male funnel-webs will be leaving their burrows in search of a mate, sometimes ending up in houses or residential gardens. The Australian Reptile Park on the Central Coast actually milks funnel web spiders to make into life-saving antivenom, and they'r
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Due to the recent wet weather, 9 News Sydney is warning residents around Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast of a spike in potential deadly funnel-web spiders. According to the Australian Reptile Park, you'll likely find them in residential gardens, but as the males leave their burrows looking for a mate, they might also make their way inside. Find out where they might be hiding in your house: https://bit.ly/2ThyIY1 A little while ago, Craig Adams from SSSafe gave us an up-close-and-personal le
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Newcastle Big Boy: World's Deadliest Spider Discovered!
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🕷️⚠️Funnel-web spider ALERT! ⚠️🕷️ Funnel-web spider activity is on the rise in flood-affected regions🕷️🕷️🕷️ After torrential rain and widespread flooding has devastated eastern NSW, we're receiving reports of funnel-web spider sightings increasing as they seek refuge in residential homes. Of the spiders that have been handed-in to the Park and our 14 drop-off locations, we're receiving more spiders than usual from suburbs such as Hornsby, Monavale, Wyoming on the Central Coast and New Lambt
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❗RARE FOOTAGE of a funnel-web spider sac opening! Thanks to a member of the public for handing in the egg sac, over 100 tiny spiderlings will join our lifesaving funnel-web spider antivenom program🕷️ With funnel-web spider season in full swing, we're urging residents of the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle areas to be on the lookout for funnel-web spiders and their egg sacs. Head to our website for tips on how to collect them and find your nearest drop-off location. #spider #spiderling #funn
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Discovery of New Deadly Funnel Web Spider in Australia
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Historic Discovery of the Largest Funnel Web Spider
Apr 3, 2025
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🕷️Lots of rain breeding season means that funnel-web spiders are ON THE MOVE!⚠️🕷 Be on the lookout for funnel-web spiders over the next few weeks as their activity increases across the Sydney, Central Coast & Newcastle regions. If you're feeling brave, learn how to catch a funnel-web and contribute to our livesaving antivenom program 💚 Learn how to catch one & find a spider drop-off point near you: bit.ly/SpiderDropOffPoints | Australian Reptile Park
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BIG FUNNEL-WEB HANDED OVER TO REPTILE PARK - NBN News
Feb 3, 2020
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Largest funnel web spider in history found in NSW | 9 News Australia
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Meet Big Boy 🕷️ Australia’s Largest Funnel Web Spider Yet!
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Meet the impressive Newcastle Big Boy spider
Mar 26, 2025
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A Lake Macquarie local was left shocked today after she located a Funnel Web Spider at the bottom of her pool. It comes as warning for others to keep an eye out for the spiders after the recent rain. #NBNNews | NBN Television
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How DEADLY Is The BITE Of The FUNNEL WEB SPIDER Really?!
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Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders
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Jan 13, 2025
dailytelegraphAmy Lees
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A new species of funnel web spider, dubbed 'Big Boy', has been discovered in Australia. #facts
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New species of funnel webs found near Sydney
Jan 13, 2025
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Mother Talks About Surviving Funnel Web Spider Bite
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The Sydney Funnel Web makes its final assessment of the Brown Recluse. Primal terror ensues when the neurotoxin finds its mark. #arachnidshowdown #funnelweb #brownrecluse #primalterror #lethalprecision #fblifestyle ⚙️ AI-generated dramatization — No real insects or creatures are involved in these visuals. | Insects Zone
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Meet the Sydney funnel web! You may have heard the name Sydney funnel web uttered in fear or disgust, but how much do you know about these spiders truly? Unlike in many spider species, it’s the males that pose the most threat to us humans. Their potent venom includes a volatile component known as Delta atracotoxin, which affects us primates on a horrifically detrimental level. This intense neurotoxin works quickly to interrupt communication throughout the nervous system, effecting breathing and
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