Jan 20, 2025 · 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 …

The Newcastle funnel-web spider (Atrax christenseni) is a species of venomous mygalomorph funnel-web spider of the family Atracidae, native to an area north of Newcastle in Australia. [2] …

Researchers from Flinders University in Australia, the Australian Museum, and the German Leibniz Institute discovered a new, highly venomous spider species. Atrax christenseni, or Big …

Jan 15, 2025 · In research released Monday, scientists from the Australian Museum, Flinders University and Germany's Leibniz Institute discovered there are three species of Sydney …

Jan 14, 2025 · The first Big Boy to spark interest in spider enthusiasts was handed to the Australian Reptile Park a few years ago. (ABC Central Coast: Shauna Foley)Venom potency. …

Jan 15, 2025 · Scientists reveal the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three distinct species, with Newcastle's "Big Boy" reigning supreme. Atrax christenseni. Credit: Kane Christensen. …

Jan 14, 2025 · 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.

A new species of the deadly Sydney funnel-web spider has been identified, earning the nickname “Big Boy” for its intimidating 9.2cm leg span. In research published on January 13, a band of …

Jan 20, 2025 · The infamous Sydney funnel-web spider, long considered a single species with a bite more dangerous than any other spider, has now been reclassified into three separate …

Jan 14, 2025 · Nicknamed 'big boy', it can grow up to 9cm (3.54 inches) compared with 5cm (1.97 inches) for the more common Sydney funnel-web. "This particular spider is a lot larger, its …