The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

The big boy is considered to be the most venomous of the three funnel-spider variations, and its discovery could lead to breakthroughs in the production of anti-venom.

Scientists have named the 3.54-inch-long species Atrax christenseni, with a nickname of "Big Boy." Common Sydney funnel-web spiders, in comparison, can grow up to nearly 2 inches.

World's Most Venomous Spider Revealed: 'Big Boy' Published Jan 14, 2025 at 6:05 AM EST Updated Jan 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM EST. By . Jess Thomson is a Newsweek Science Reporter based in London UK.

There are big spiders, and then there’s the Newcastle ‘Big Boy.’ First described in the early 2000s, this spider is the largest type of funnel-web spider found in Australia. Confusion over ...

New super-sized funnel web spider dubbed the 'Big Boy' is discovered - putting Aussies in one state on alert By PRANAV HARISH FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 20:16 EDT, 13 January 2025 ...

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The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

The big boy is considered to be the most venomous of the three funnel-spider variations, and its discovery could lead to breakthroughs in the production of anti-venom.