Scientists discover bigger, more venomous species of deadly funnel-web spider, nicknamed "Big Boys"
The deadly 3.54-inch-long spider Atrax christenseni is among the most dangerously venomous spiders for humans.
Scientists discover new ‘unusually large’ species of one of world’s deadliest spiders
Scientists discover new ‘unusually large’ species of one of world’s deadliest spiders - New species of funnel-web spider found in Newcastle has been dubbed ‘Big Boy’
Scientists resolve 'identity crisis' for Australia's deadliest spider
An international team of scientists has revised the classification of Australia's most famous spider. With a bite more deadly to humans than that of any other spider, the iconic Sydney funnel-web has long been considered a single species,
New species of spider nicknamed ‘big boy’ is one of the world’s deadliest
A new type of spider, nicknamed the ‘big boy’, has officially been discovered in Australia- and immediately became one of the deadliest arachnids in the world. The Sydney funnel-back spider has held the title of world’s most venomous spider for many years, and has been responsible for at least 13 recorded deaths.
'Larger and more venomous' species of deadly 'big boy' spider discovered
The first person to discover the Aussie spider, Kane Christensen, has warned people not to approach it, citing its massive fangs and glands that produce 'copious amounts of venom'
World’s deadliest spider just got larger
A larger, more venomous, longer-fanged species of one of the world’s deadliest spiders has been discovered by scientists in Australia...
Scientists discover bigger and more venomous species of deadly spider
Now scientists in Australia have discovered a new funnel-web spider which is even bigger and more venomous. Kane Christensen is behind the discovery and says "its venom glands are a lot larger and its fangs are a lot longer". The new species has been named Atrax christenseni after the man that discovered it.
Australian scientists discover bigger species of deadly funnel web spiders
SYDNEY -- Australian scientists have discovered a bigger, more venomous species of the Sydney funnel-web spider, one of the world's deadliest.
New funnel web spider species discovered
Atrax christenseni, after noticing differences in spiders from the Newcastle area, marking a significant contribution to arachnology.
Meet "Big Boy": Deadly giant spider discovered in Australia
Scientists from Australia and Germany have classified a new, highly venomous species of spider, Atrax christenseni, known as Big Boy. It is very large and highly venomous, with bites that can be fatal.
Yikes! World’s Deadliest Spider Is Actually 3 Different Species
They say good things come in threes—but is that true even for the most venomous spider in the world? Scientists in Germany and Australia have reclassified one of the world’s most infamous arachnids.
World's Most Venomous Spider Revealed: 'Big Boy'
"If you are bitten by a funnel-web spider, call an ambulance and go straight to hospital," researcher Geoff Isbister said.
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Deadly Spider Dubbed 'Big Boy'
The newly named subspecies. Photo courtesy Kane Christensen.An international team of scientists has revised the classification of Australia's most ...
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Highly dangerous new species of spider has been found
Where else would it live?A larger and deadlier species of funnel-web spider, dubbed the ‘Big Boy’, has been discovered ...