Meet Australia's Largest Funnel-Web Spider Named Hemsworth

Until now, the largest known Australian ground beetle – considered one of the most toxic spiders in the world – was an individual named Hercules, measuring a whopping 8 centimetres long. But now there’s a new leader in this spine-chilling category. And he’s got a name that’s not just any old name.

Meet Australia's Largest Funnel-Web Spider Named Hemsworth

A giant funnel-web spider, named Hemsworth, has been recognized as the largest of its kind ever recorded by the Australian Reptile Park. Found in Newcastle, about 120 kilometers north of Sydney, this spider stretches an impressive 9.2 cm (approximately 3.6 inches) from foot to foot. This discovery has sparked interest across the globe, particularly as the funnel-web is one of the most venomous spider species in the world. Hemsworth: A Record-Bre…