THE MOST DANGEROUS SPIDER ON THE PLANET ft Sydney Funnel Web Spider

In this episode:
Jack is on a solo mission to the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, Australia to find the most DEADLY SPIDER ON EARTH. SYDNEY FUNNEL WEB SPIDERS have a bad reputation for being grumpy and are known for their aggressive stance; reared up, fangs raised, venom dripping… Good luck with that Jack!

No one has died from a Sydney Funnel Web bite since the introduction of its anti-venom in 1981. The Australian Reptile Park in NSW runs a Funnel Web collection service to help provide venom to BioCSL who create the anti-venom.

*DISCLAIMER*
Jack Randall has extensive experience handling and studying wild animals. Where filming with dangerous animals Made in the Wild works with scientists and wildlife institutions. Do not attempt to handle wild animals without appropriate training and permits.

Links:
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Venom Australia:
Venom Australia is a scientific mission to spot 20 venomous creatures out in the wild. Along the way we meet with scientists, experts and conservationists to find out everything there is to know about Venom.

Thank you Australian Reptile Park for showing us how to milk a spider
Thank you to Adam Parsons for sharing your bush knowledge
Thank you to Andrew Trevor Jones at The Australian Museum for taking us behind the scenes
Thank you to Rob Whyte for your support and knowledge

Credits:
Creator: Jack Randall
Producer: Suzie Brearley
Director of Photography: Jennifer Stock
Editor: Catarina Olivera
Graphics: Mike Wyatt
Music: Josh Brown
Scientific Advisor: Rob Whyte
Colourist: James Kellett-Smith
Special Thanks for Adam Parsons

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[xPoemi]

Let me just wear my comfy shorts and short sleeved shirt while searching for the most venomous spider on earth! Oh wait...almost forgot my teeny tiny stick to poke the dirt with in search for potential spider homes!

[digitalcyclone]

the fact that he isn't wearing any protective gear, not even gloves, scares me.

[blondiegirl]

"HI! TODAY IM ABOUT TO DIE! "

[guhadebojyoti]

There's a reason why Australia is an Island continent.

[aliensoup]

I'd be wearing kevlar gloves if I was digging around like this guy.

[sdrewe]

Hunting funnel web spiders isn't the smartest of past time activities.

[whathuh]

Its not hard to tell that this guy is eventually gonna die. He's too reckless

[udwwhfv]

He’s poking around looking for one of the most venomous spiders without gloves?!!

[valmarsiglia]

Sees first image of spider in the video, nervously checks around bed and pillows.

[lefty]

A spider that can live 30 years! That's absolutely amazing.

[shaunbarnett]

Again, no leather gloves. Why these experts choose to set a bad example for others on how to handle these spiders just to win some macho points is beyond my understanding. You honestly would impress me more if you wore gloves because I'd know you were smart and secure within yourself and not in need of proving how brave you are.

[bethanyhall]

I have found a funnel web before, scared the hell out of me. Stayed far far away.

[jerichosharman]

And the bloody things absolutely love sitting at the bottom of swimming pools looking dead

[YTNala]

Imagine having it in the house and it disappears. I'd move out. 30 years of terror is not good for my mental health.

[rezonantsarachnids]

Northern Tree Funnelweb (Hadronyche Formidabilis) is actually believed to have higher potency and and has a higher envenomation rate than Atrax Robustus (Sydney Funnelweb). Also, female Sydney's have never caused a single envenomation, it's only males which have 6x more concentrated delta-atracotoxin. Still, absolutely formidable spiders that should be treated with respect, but not mindless fear. Awesome video footage

[jamesborchert]

Deadliest spider in the world aside, I sure am glad that I live in a place where I don't have to worry about 'upsetting the ants' lol

[MegaWam]

The Sydney funnel web just bit me mate. Amazing. Looky there, my heart just stop beating. It such an unbelievable pleasure to be taken out by this amazing beast. Crocky mate!

[callisto]

When in sydney don't leave your shoes outside at night, especially during the warmer months, these little critters are definitely not fun to play with.

[lunchmoney]

I had a dream today that I got bit by one of these. I saw it in my dream and when I woke up I immediately knew it was a funnel web spider. Now I'm here lol

[danman]

He doesn't realize how quickly and easily that spider could have bit him.