NEW SOUTH WALES, Australia – A reptile park in Australia is warning residents to keep their eyes peeled for a large, deadly spider species as summer approaches. The funnel-web spider is one of ...
per CNN — and their eggs for its "life-saving antivenom program," which sees expert "milk" collected spiders for their venom. The venom is then used to create an antivenom for those bit by a ...
"Male funnel-web spiders have short lifespans, and with approximately 150 spiders required to make just one vial of antivenom, we need the public’s help to ensure we have enough venom to meet ...