Venomous Villain: Why did the spider leave its web?
Meet the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's most venomous arachnids. The male's venom contains a unique component called Robustoxin, which severely affects the human nervous system.australian.museum
These glossy, dark spiders are typically found within a 100-kilometer radius of Sydney, favoring moist microhabitats like under logs and foliage.en.wikipedia.org
When threatened, they rear up on their hind legs, displaying their impressive fangs. A bite can cause serious illness or death if left untreated, but thanks to antivenom developed in 1981, fatalities have been prevented.
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