Christensen was delighted at this turn of events. "Atrax christenseni is a superb and impressive funnel web. The sheer size of the males, compared to the males of the other Atrax species is simply ...

“Atrax christenseni is a superb and impressive funnel-web. The sheer size of the males, compared to the males of the other Atrax species, is simply astounding,” Mr Christensen said.

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 ...