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More funnel-web spiders have been seen in Sydney. and the poisonous creature is found inside homes and backyards.
The world’s deadliest spider is in the middle of a peak breeding season and the wild weather that hit the city last week led to more sightings.
Sydney endured several days of heat and heavy rain, creating ideal conditions for spiders to find mates.
Sightings of funnel webs have prompted warnings for Sydneysiders to be on the lookout for venomous spiders commonly found in damp, sheltered areas such as gardens and homes.
Sightings of funnel web spiders have increased due to recent wet weather in Sydney
Emma Teni, a spider keeper at the Australian Reptile Park, urged people to take some simple steps to prevent cobwebs from getting into their belongings.
“Breeding season for funnel-web spiders has arrived and all the rain this year has led to wet conditions in which funnel-web spiders thrive,” he said. 9News.
‘It’s best to make sure you don’t leave clothes or clothes on the floor. If you leave your shoes outside, make sure you check them first before blindly putting your foot in.’
Teni said pool filters should also be checked and cleaned to prevent spiders from lurking in enclosed spaces.
Funnel webs are the deadliest spiders in the world. Its venom is so poisonous that it can kill a human in just 15 minutes.
Anyone bitten by the spider should act immediately: first wrap the wound tightly with a bandage and then seek medical attention at a hospital.
While funnel webs are highly venomous, they typically pose no threat because they do not chase people and cannot jump.
Emma Teni, a spider keeper at the Australian Reptile Park, urged people to take some simple steps to prevent cobwebs from getting into their belongings.
The latest warning comes after an owner found the largest male funnel-web spider ever recorded.
The 7.9cm spider, appropriately named Hercules, was delivered to an Australian Reptile Park drop-off location at John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle.
The park collects and tests funnel net poison and is the sole supplier of the antidote.