The Funnel Web is more dangerous, and the bite from that in some ways is worse because you can die in as little as 15 minutes. Also they inject more venom than the Wandering Spider, and because they are smaller, they are a lot harder to see. It's not until after you're bitten by the Atrax when you realize you have been bitten by the most dangerous spider.
Actually, the Wandering Spiders (genus Phoneutria) have caused more fatalities over the years. The Sydney Funnel Web spider's bite hasn't caused a fatality in Australia since either '79 or '80. Both the Funnel Web Spiders and the Wandering Spiders have specific antivenins available. In terms of outright toxicity, the most dangerous spider is the Six Eyed Sand Spider (Sicarius hahnii) of South Africa. Two recorded bites, one resulting in death, the other in amputation.
how on earth do you have the most dangerous spider in the world as a pet? how and were did you get them from? Do you worry about being bitten? just curious
Well first question: I love these spiders (don't know why though). I got in my backyard in Brazil, under a rock they appear there, usually in winter. And I would go freakin' nuts if I were bitten, because dude if you get a bite from phoneutria sure as hell you'll be fucked up!
yeh that would scare me to death if i was bitten you have alot of guts to even be near them i mean you must have to be so careful living in brazil with those little deadly beasts i couldnt imagine how careful
Yes care is very important. Once my phoneutria gave a huge jump when I was putting a cricket on the cage. Luckily(for me) it bit the cricket and not my hand!
Is it a male?? I raise P. nigriventer and I can't tell...the pedipalps are of a female but the red abdomen is a male's -_-'
pnwsakm 1 year ago
These are very common here... every time I go camping one of these beasts try to get in my tent.
GassyBastard 2 years ago
@GassyBastard No you don't Phoneutria is common to South Amercia only. If you do you have an eco system problem.
ednuttah 2 years ago
@GassyBastard are you joking?
Kominex 10 months ago
The Funnel Web is more dangerous, and the bite from that in some ways is worse because you can die in as little as 15 minutes. Also they inject more venom than the Wandering Spider, and because they are smaller, they are a lot harder to see. It's not until after you're bitten by the Atrax when you realize you have been bitten by the most dangerous spider.
Chris9017 2 years ago
Actually, the Wandering Spiders (genus Phoneutria) have caused more fatalities over the years. The Sydney Funnel Web spider's bite hasn't caused a fatality in Australia since either '79 or '80. Both the Funnel Web Spiders and the Wandering Spiders have specific antivenins available. In terms of outright toxicity, the most dangerous spider is the Six Eyed Sand Spider (Sicarius hahnii) of South Africa. Two recorded bites, one resulting in death, the other in amputation.
dgoss1966 2 years ago
No actually; the world's most venemous spider is the Australian Northern Tree Dwelling Funnelweb; toxic to the very last drop.
MatlockJack 2 years ago
@MatlockJack nope the wandering spider is but funnel web comesinto contact with people more often
TheLoserSakaCanucks 4 months ago
great! I want oneee
xdinuchan 3 years ago
I have three of them all female. One had spiderlings and another is still with an eggsack.
DarkFlame099 3 years ago
how on earth do you have the most dangerous spider in the world as a pet? how and were did you get them from? Do you worry about being bitten? just curious
DarkAngel45276 2 years ago
Well first question: I love these spiders (don't know why though). I got in my backyard in Brazil, under a rock they appear there, usually in winter. And I would go freakin' nuts if I were bitten, because dude if you get a bite from phoneutria sure as hell you'll be fucked up!
DarkFlame099 2 years ago
yeh that would scare me to death if i was bitten you have alot of guts to even be near them i mean you must have to be so careful living in brazil with those little deadly beasts i couldnt imagine how careful
DarkAngel45276 2 years ago
Yes care is very important. Once my phoneutria gave a huge jump when I was putting a cricket on the cage. Luckily(for me) it bit the cricket and not my hand!
DarkFlame099 2 years ago
Yes, i have but keep in mind that this spiders are NOT pets and will never BE!
broadtrix 3 years ago
How did you get a hold of one, if you say thay cannot be kept as pets? Are they legal in your country?
catblanket14uk 3 years ago
I wouldn't be so sure compared to a funnel web spider..
gigizack 3 years ago
You have the worlds most Venomous and Aggresive spider as a pet?! Good Stuff! :)
BL1TZEN 3 years ago
The Phoneutria Fera is a close relative that is as dangerous; haven't seen much photos or film of that one.
Yeah, I would have a problem putting MY
hand in the cage...You gotta use forceps or some thing right?
konigtigertank 2 years ago
It's the world's most aggressive; not most toxic.
MatlockJack 2 years ago
Video taken trough the glass with cell phone and lots of zoom. Sorry!
broadtrix 3 years ago
Why is it so blurry, and so slow?
hellraiza81 3 years ago
Got a headach trying to watch this. Did you take it under water?
thorneel 3 years ago