Australian funnel-web spiders make their burrows in moist, cool, sheltered habitats – under rocks, in and under rotting logs, and some in rough-barked trees (occasionally meters above ground). They are …

Jan 13, 2025 · Funnel-web spiders, the most notorious members of our spider fauna, are found in eastern Australia. There are 38 described species of Australian funnel-web spiders and they are …

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. Sydney...

Feb 13, 2017 · There are 35 species of funnel web, a number of which are found along Australia’s eastern coast, from New South Wales to Queensland – however, only one holds the title of world’s …

3 days ago · Funnel-web spiders are among the most dangerous spiders in the world and are native mainly to Australia. Known for their glossy dark bodies, powerful fangs, and defensive behavior, …

May 20, 2025 · In this article, I’ll break down everything you need to know about the Australian funnel-web spider—its bite, size, web, and facts that might just change the way you see it. The Australian …

Aug 27, 2025 · Australia’s funnel-web spiders represent one of the continent’s most remarkable examples of evolutionary diversification. From the infamous Sydney funnel-web to the species found …

The Australian funnel-web spiders are the common name of the species belonging to the Atracidae family, comprising of mygalomorph spiders, with all the members being a native of and indigenous to …

Nov 12, 2025 · Australian funnel-web spiders are any of about 35 species and three genera spiders native to southern and eastern Australia, several of which are potentially medically significant to …

Jan 13, 2025 · Funnel web spiders are native to eastern Australia, with several species distributed across New South Wales, Victoria and parts of South Australia. Sydney funnel webs, as their name …