The Sydney funnel-web spider's venom is extremely deadly 🩸 Thankfully, for the past 40 years, no known deaths have occurred by funnel-web spider due to the development of an antivenom. In NSW, the Australian Reptile Park encourages donations of these spiders to aid their venom-milking program that develops this life-saving antivenom. 📺: Australian Geographic Extraordinary Animals now streaming for free via SBS On Demand #ausgeo #funnelweb #spider #venom #antivenom #funnelwebspider | Australian

The Australian Reptile Park has issued an urgent warning that the long-lasting effects of COVID-19 lockdowns are still being felt in one of Australia’s most critical life-saving programs, the Sydney funnel-web spider antivenom program. The Park is currently facing some of the lowest number of funnel-web spiders it has ever seen, placing enormous pressure on the program that supplies venom essential for the production of antivenom used across the country. #spider #funnelwebspider #venom #antiveno

Our very own resident 🕷️Spider-Man🕷️ has broken his own record for the most venom extracted from a single funnel-web spider! Thanks to Jake, this venom will be used to create lifesaving antivenom 🤍 | Australian Reptile Park