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science-and-environment2 years ago•2 min saved

"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•1 min saved

"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•1 min saved

"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

world2 years ago•2 min saved

"Hercules: The Record-Breaking Giant Spider Discovered in Australia"

A record-breaking male Sydney funnel-web spider named "Hercules" has been found in Australia, measuring 3.1 inches across. It was donated to the Australian Reptile Park, where it will be used in their antivenom program. The venom from such spiders is crucial for producing antivenom, which has prevented any fatalities from funnel-web spider bites in Australia since the program began in 1981. The recent weather conditions have been favorable for the spiders, leading to an increase in their activity.

via CBS News|

##antivenom #australia