Australian funnel-web spider. (Photo courtesy of the Australian Reptile Park)
Heavy rain in Australia prompts warnings over world’s most dangerous spider
The world’s most dangerous spider is on the move Down Under according to animal experts on Wednesday, with recent heavy storms creating perfect conditions for the crawling creatures.
Found mainly on the east coast of Australia, funnel-web spiders prefer cool, moist conditions often hiding under rocks, logs and in burrows underground.
According to reptile and spider keeper Jake Meney from the Australian Reptile Park,
on occasion the eight-legged critters are also discovered inside homes,
usually in the laundry, garage or an unsuspecting person’s shoe.
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