Michael speaks to Ranger Mick from the Australian Reptile Park, who warns that there will be a funnel-web spider 'bonanza' due to Sydney’s recent wet weather.

 

Rainfall across Sydney last weekend paired with summer temperatures have created idyllic tropical conditions in which the funnel-web spider thrives… with summer months marking its mating season.

 

The spider’s diet consists mostly of insects, although items as large as frogs and lizards may also be taken.

Michael speaks to Ranger Mick from the Australian Reptile Park, who warns that there will be a funnel-web spider 'bonanza' due to Sydney&rsquo;s recent wet weather.
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Rainfall across Sydney last weekend paired with summer temperatures have&nbsp;created idyllic tropical conditions in which the funnel-web spider thrives&hellip; with summer months marking its mating season.
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The spider&rsquo;s diet consists mostly of insects, although items as large as frogs and lizards may also be taken.

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