According to Australian Reptile Park, the spider was found on Australia’s Central Coast and captured by a local. Hercules was brought to the drop-off location before making his way to the park.

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Once examined by the park’s staff, it was determined that the spider is much larger compared to the average male funnel-web spider.

Australian funnel-web spider is considered among the deadliest spider species in the world. The females are usually much larger than males, but the males are the ones who have more lethal venom. They also have strong fangs that can pierce through fingernails and soft shoes.

Hercules will now play a role in saving lives because his venom will be used to create anti-venom.

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“We’re used to having pretty big funnel-web spiders donated to the park, however, receiving a male funnel-web this big is like hitting the jackpot,” said Emma Teni, a spider keeper at Australian Reptile Park. “Whilst female funnel-web spiders are venomous, males have proven to be more lethal.”

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According to the Park’s staff, everything started when Hope was taken to the koala enclosure while her living space was being cleaned. There, the wombat met koala Elsa and the pair immediately bonded.

“We just knew the two of them would enjoy getting to know each other!,” park curator Haley Shute told Business Insider about Elsa and Hope’s friendship. “It’s a very special friendship these two have formed, and I can’t wait to see it continue to blossom.”

The staff now organizes daily meetings for Elsa and Hope, which usually begin with nose kisses. The public can also witness this adorable friendship since Australian Reptile Park opened its doors to visitors in early June.

The post Koala Elsa and Wombat Hope are Now Best Friends Thanks to Lockdown appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

According to Australian Reptile Park, the spider was found on Australia’s Central Coast and captured by a local. Hercules was brought to the drop-off location before making his way to the park.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Australian Reptile Park (@australianreptilepark)

Once examined by the park’s staff, it was determined that the spider is much larger compared to the average male funnel-web spider.

Australian funnel-web spider is considered among the deadliest spider species in the world. The females are usually much larger than males, but the males are the ones who have more lethal venom. They also have strong fangs that can pierce through fingernails and soft shoes.

Hercules will now play a role in saving lives because his venom will be used to create anti-venom.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Australian Reptile Park (@australianreptilepark)

“We’re used to having pretty big funnel-web spiders donated to the park, however, receiving a male funnel-web this big is like hitting the jackpot,” said Emma Teni, a spider keeper at Australian Reptile Park. “Whilst female funnel-web spiders are venomous, males have proven to be more lethal.”

The post Largest Male Funnel-Web Spider Finds a Home at Australian Reptile Park appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.

According to the Park’s staff, everything started when Hope was taken to the koala enclosure while her living space was being cleaned. There, the wombat met koala Elsa and the pair immediately bonded.

“We just knew the two of them would enjoy getting to know each other!,” park curator Haley Shute told Business Insider about Elsa and Hope’s friendship. “It’s a very special friendship these two have formed, and I can’t wait to see it continue to blossom.”

The staff now organizes daily meetings for Elsa and Hope, which usually begin with nose kisses. The public can also witness this adorable friendship since Australian Reptile Park opened its doors to visitors in early June.

The post Koala Elsa and Wombat Hope are Now Best Friends Thanks to Lockdown appeared first on Our Funny Little Site.