Largest Male Sydney Funnel-Web Spider 'Hercules' Found in Australia

Hercules to Contribute to Antivenom Program at Australian Reptile Park

Hercules, the largest male Sydney funnel-web spider ever found, has been discovered on Australia's Central Coast, measuring 7.9 centimeters from foot to foot.
The Sydney funnel-web spider is the world's most venomous arachnid species, with a bite that can kill a small child in as little as 15 minutes or an adult in up to three days.
Hercules was handed in to the Australian Reptile Park through a public donation drop-off, making him about the 100th funnel-web donated since November.
At the Australian Reptile Park, Hercules will contribute to the Spider Venom Program, which has operated since 1981 and has prevented any fatalities from funnel-web bites in Australia.
Due to Hercules' size, he will be able to make a large contribution to the antivenom program, with his venom output expected to be enormous.