Pelican Spider (Archaeidae) Sydney Funnel-Web Spider. Image via Pexels The peculiar Pelican Spider, with its elongated “neck” and jaws, has an appearance reminiscent of its avian namesake. Residing ...

The Black Widow and Funnel-Web spiders are among the most venomous arachnids, each possessing potent neurotoxins that can cause severe reactions in humans. While Black Widow bites typically result in ...

While not all funnel-web species are dangerous, some relatives like the Sydney funnel-web spider are highly venomous. Their venom can cause severe pain, muscle spasms and in extreme cases even ...

There are several funnel-web spiders, but the most well-known is the Atrax robustus. These arachnids, found in Australia, are "large, black aggressive spider [s] with large powerful fangs," said ...