<h5>Where was the largest male specimen of the world’s most venomous spider found?</h5><p>The Sydney funnel-web spider is the world’s most venomous spider. The largest male specimen of this spider has been found on the Central Coast, around 50 miles (80 km) north of Sydney, Australia. This dangerous spider has been named "Hercules" and Its new home is at the Australian Reptile Park.</p><p>It was first handed over to a nearby hospital. The park's spider experts collected it and quickly realised it was the largest male specimen ever obtained from the public in Australia. The spider is way bigger than the previous record-holder, named “Colossus.”</p><h5>What do we know about the Sydney funnel-web spider species?</h5><p>This spider species is a shiny, dark brown-to-black spider. When threatened, these spiders become very aggressive. Sydney funnel-web spiders typically range in length from 1 to 5 cm, with females being larger than males but not as dangerous. They can be found in forested regions and residential gardens in various places in Australia.</p><p>Funnel-web spiders live in sheltered areas under logs and rocks. Their prey includes beetles, cockroaches, small lizards, etc. These spiders are very venomous. However, not all funnel-web bites are fatal. Baby and female Sydney Funnel-web spider venom is substantially less harmful.</p><p>The newly found largest male specimen will be used for a particular purpose in the Australian Reptile Park.</p><h5>What will the spider be used for?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/largest-male-specimen-of-world-s-most-venomous-spider-found%2FSpider%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=3c35955f-7fc7-4c14-b3ed-66e13d393013"><figcaption>Hercules, the largest Sydney funnel-web spider. Photo by CBS News.</figcaption></figure><p>Hercules will help with the antivenom program at the park. Spiders turned in by the public are milked to extract venom. This venom is required for the production of life-saving antivenom.</p>

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