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science-and-environment2 years ago

"Giant Male Funnel-Web Spider 'Hercules' Discovered in Australia Aids Antivenom Efforts"

The Australian Reptile Park has acquired the largest male Sydney funnel-web spider ever received from the public, named "Hercules," measuring 7.9cm across. Found north of Sydney, Hercules' venom will be used in the park's antivenom program, which has prevented any fatalities from funnel-web bites since its start in 1981. The recent weather conditions have been ideal for these spiders, which are known for their potent venom, especially in males.

via The Guardian|
##antivenomprogram#arachnid
science-and-environment2 years ago

"Record-Breaking Venomous Spider Found in Australia"

The Australian Reptile Park has acquired the largest male Sydney funnel-web spider ever found, measuring 3.1 inches across. Named "Hercules," this spider will play a crucial role in the park's antivenom program, where its venom will be extracted for life-saving treatments. The recent wet and humid weather in Australia has been conducive to the proliferation of these highly venomous spiders. Since the antivenom program's start in 1981, there have been no fatalities from funnel-web spider bites in the country.

via Fox News|
##antivenomprogram#arachnids
science-and-environment2 years ago

"Record-Breaking Giant Venomous 'Hercules' Spider Discovered in Australia"

The Australian Reptile Park has acquired "Hercules," the largest male Sydney funnel-web spider ever found, measuring 7.9 cm across. Discovered on the Central Coast near Sydney, Hercules will be part of the park's antivenom program, which has prevented any fatalities from funnel-web bites since its inception in 1981. The recent weather conditions have been ideal for these venomous spiders, which are particularly dangerous in the male form due to their potent venom.

via NBC News|
##antivenomprogram#arachnidrecord
science-and-environment2 years ago

"Record-Breaking Venomous Spider Discovered Down Under"

The Australian Reptile Park has received the largest male Sydney funnel-web spider ever found, measuring 7.9 cm across. Named "Hercules," this spider will contribute to the park's antivenom program, which has prevented any fatalities from funnel-web bites since its inception in 1981. The recent weather conditions in Australia have been ideal for these spiders, which are known for their potent venom, especially in males.

via The Associated Press|
##antivenomprogram#arachnids
science-and-environment2 years ago

"Record-Breaking Venomous Spider Discovered Down Under"

The Australian Reptile Park has acquired "Hercules," the largest male Sydney funnel-web spider ever found, measuring 7.9 cm. Discovered on the Central Coast near Sydney, the venomous spider will be part of the park's antivenom program, which has prevented fatalities from funnel-web bites since 1981. The recent wet weather in Australia has been conducive to the proliferation of these spiders.

via Yahoo News|
##antivenomprogram#arachnids