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funnel-web

British

noun

any large poisonous black spider of the family Dipluridae , constructing funnel-shaped webs

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On a typical day, she milks - or extracts the venom from - 80 of these Sydney funnel-web spiders.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

While the quickest recorded death from a Sydney funnel-web spider was a toddler at 13 minutes, the average is closer to 76 minutes - and first aid gives you an even better chance of surviving.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

Sydney funnel-web spiders usually range in length from one to five centimeters, with females being generally larger than their male counterparts but not as deadly.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2024

Recent rainy, humid weather along Australia’s east coast has provided the ideal conditions for funnel-web spiders to thrive.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 4, 2024

According to the park's website, funnel-web spiders tend to reside in sheltered, shady spots that are cool and humid.

From Fox News • Feb. 4, 2020

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