TheMooseZeus Posted April 6, 2018 Hia! So in the last few days i've had a run in with two Sydney Funnel Web spiders. I live in rural Sydney near the coast. The first of the two i got on camera (See video) the other ran down my arm while i was outside my house after a short bush-walk this evening. After shitting myself i collected everything i threw to the ground and scooped it up. I'm going to give it to a local zoo for research/ anti venom. THIS IS A WARNING TO BE CAREFUL When on any bush-walk no matter the length or intensity especially in the evenings or early morning. Stay safe people Apologies if this post is all over the place- i'm pretty shaken up. video-1522138585.mp4 video-1522138585.mp4 video-1522138585.mp4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted April 6, 2018 yeah ive seen them out peeing in the night while barefoot, thats not really the regular occurance even this time of year. Keep some shoes on i reckon 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazonian Posted April 6, 2018 32 minutes ago, El Presidente Hillbillios said: yeah ive seen them out peeing in the night while barefoot, thats not really the regular occurance even this time of year. I wouldn't think that's a normal occurrence any time of the year...funnel webs peeing barefoot?! Funnel webs fascinate me, and I can say that coz I don't live in Sydney. . We do have funnel webs in Victoria, not sure of the venom strength compared to Sydney funnel webs. Good idea Zeus to take them for milking, if there is a lot around, they may need a good storage of antivenin 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Presidente Hillbillios Posted April 6, 2018 Hahahah yeah i guess they always pee barefoot 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradox Posted April 8, 2018 (edited) i think one person has died in the last 40 years or something from funnel web bites.. i wouldn't be too hysterical.. if you've been a gardener for any amount of time in the sydney area i'd be surprised if this has never happened tbh.. edit: cool footage though Edited April 8, 2018 by paradox Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMooseZeus Posted April 8, 2018 It was more or less a warning to people like me who knew they were there yet disregarded it. More so in the higher build up town around the CBD i would never had suspected it. Im happy there are still natives around Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradox Posted April 8, 2018 yeah i'm sure a lot of people never think about it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
