The Big Boy spiders can grow up to 9 centimeters ... the 1980s prevents most fatalities from funnel-web spider bites in Australia. "A total of 13 deaths related to Sydney funnel-web spider ...

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 boy," is much larger.

Scientists in Australia have discovered a spider that they've unironically nicknamed "Big Boy." This arachnid is a larger, more venomous version of the Sydney funnel web, known to be one of the ...

“Big boy” funnel-web was initially discovered ... Funnel-webs are found in eastern Australia, within around 100 miles (160km) of the city of Sydney. These spiders tend to be seen more ...