"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.