[mkjessup]

Hey, if you want to mess around with venomous spiders, don't bother with a Brown Recluse, or even a Black Widow, go for the gusto, with the atrax robustus aka the Australian Funnel Web Spider. They're aggressive, wild and crazy, you'll note in this picture that the spider in question is waiting for some Foster's to be dripped down through a straw to him, and if he doesn't get it, he's going to be highly p*ssed off.

[DieHard the Hunter]

A mate of mine in Sydney is a recognized expert on Funnelweb Spiders, and has helped to classify a number of sub-species. Self-educated: when he’s not chasing spiders he’s a chippie who liks to surf and go fishing.

The male of the species is particularly aggressive during mating season.

Here in Auckand we have a Tunnelweb Spider: it too is aggressive, with a nasty bite, but non-toxic to humans.

[LibWhacker]

I’ve heard about those bad boys! Gives me the chills! What is it with Australia and all the venomous animals down under? I’ve heard that every snake is venomous. Is that true? I know they have some of the most deadly snakes in the world. Brrrrrrrrr...