For a long time I've been intrigued by the Sydney funnel web spider, mostly because of their body mass for a spider, aggression, notoriety, and in large part to the fact I can't obtain one (Illegal in U.S) :bruised: I've always liked coming things that were dangerous to my health like Black Widows and Brown Recluses (in safe distance) but these things are a totally different beast
So for now I've only been able to watch youtube videos and documentaries on them, they're a big reason I want to eventually visit Australia so I can observe some of them in the wilderness. But I was just curious if maybe some Australian members have kept any of these or can provide some information on them and also speak on their experiences coming across them, seems like if they were local to my area I would be wearing boots during their high season I'm not sure if shoes stand a chance against those fangs.
Picture of a male funnel web just for reference and admiration
So for now I've only been able to watch youtube videos and documentaries on them, they're a big reason I want to eventually visit Australia so I can observe some of them in the wilderness. But I was just curious if maybe some Australian members have kept any of these or can provide some information on them and also speak on their experiences coming across them, seems like if they were local to my area I would be wearing boots during their high season I'm not sure if shoes stand a chance against those fangs.
Picture of a male funnel web just for reference and admiration