Funnel web spiders in high demand at Australian Reptile Park for antivenom milking

Matt Carr
February 10 2021 - 7:45am
JAWS OF DEATH: Keepers are reporting a shortfall in funnel web spiders available to be milked for their venom. Picture: Australian Reptile Park
JAWS OF DEATH: Keepers are reporting a shortfall in funnel web spiders available to be milked for their venom. Picture: Australian Reptile Park

A MANUFACTURER of anti-venom for spider bites is seeking any funnelwebs caught to be handed in to help the program.

Matt Carr

Matt Carr

Newcastle Herald deputy editor

Matt began his Newcastle Herald career as a cadet in 2009. He is a Walkley nominated reporter who has covered councils, police and general news rounds across the Upper Hunter, Port Stephens, Maitland, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Newcastle. Now his focus is on digital storytelling and breaking news.

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