Picture: Supplied Australian Reptile Park seeking funnel web spider donations. Picture: Supplied Spider keeper Emma Teni said the zoo needed the public’s help “now more than ever”.

A West Sussex nursery owner was in for a surprise when a large venomous spider with a “huge appetite” arrived with his delivery of olives.

Due to the slow season, the park needs more male funnel-web spiders whose venom is essential for antivenom production. Spider keeper Emma Teni said the zoo needs the public’s help “now more ...

Millions of Australians are being warned to look out for the world's most venomous spider as wet weather season begins. Funnel-web spiders are a regular cause for concern in NSW, but the ...