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"Hercules" The largest male specimen of the world’s most venomous spider has been found in Australia

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January 4, 2024

SYDNEY (AP) — With fangs that could pierce a human fingernail, the largest male specimen of the world’s most venomous arachnid has found a new home at the Australian Reptile Park where it will help save lives after a member of the public discovered it by chance.

The deadly Sydney funnel-web spider dubbed “Hercules” was found on the Central Coast, about 50 miles north of Sydney, and was initially given to a local hospital, the Australian Reptile Park said in a statement Thursday.

Spider experts from the nearby park retrieved it and soon realized it was the largest male specimen ever received from the public in Australia.

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I remember hearing about this spider in the 90's. They have a very nasty bite that can kill. I remember watching a whole documentary about it.
 
I'm arachnophobic (thank you for not posting pictures
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Sandy said:
Ah the spiders here .. :cool:
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I like spiders. I prefer tarantulas as pets though. The most venomous tarantula I have is the blue cobalt. They're pretty to look at but volatile and a have a pretty nasty bite.

 
MrDawn said:
I like spiders. I prefer tarantulas as pets though. The most venomous tarantula I have is the blue cobalt. They're pretty to look at but volatile and a have a pretty nasty bite.

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Honestly, I don't think I could ever have a spider as a pet they're not for me. I'm fine with them being outside.
I haven't seen any big spiders around my house but I make sure to keep the areas where I spend time clean, with fewer hiding spots for pests.
On another note, I have some blue tongue lizards in the backyard. :D
They live under the lifted concrete, and having them around has helped reduce the number of roaches and other pests.

Have you ever kept spiders as pets?
 

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