Fires, floods, now funnel-web spiders: Australia facing arachnid boom - National

Australia's intense summer weather has created prime conditions for the deadly funnel-web spider, wildlife experts warn.

Hunter funnel-web spider boom following floods and heavy rain

The Informer: Sun shines in NSW but rising rivers still a risk

The spiders seem bigger this year.

Spiders Kevin's Walk on the Wild Side

Spiders Kevin's Walk on the Wild Side

Hunter funnel-web spider boom following floods and heavy rain

Now Australia hit by explosion of deadly alien-like funnel web

Spiderwebs Blanket Countryside After Australian Floods (Pictures)

Spiders Kevin's Walk on the Wild Side

Beware: Funnel-web Spiders about, Illawarra Mercury

Spiders Kevin's Walk on the Wild Side