There are big spiders, and then there’s the Newcastle ‘Big Boy.’ First described in the early 2000s, this spider is the largest type of funnel-web spider found in Australia.

Nicknamed 'Big Boy', the male spider measures 7.5 centimetres in length and was found in Newcastle last week. It is the biggest male funnel-web spider ever handed in to the Australian Reptile Park ...

The Sydney funnel-web spider has extremely dangerous venom, but according to a new study this spider is actually three different species — one of which, the "Newcastle big boy," is much larger.

The Newcastle funnel-web, which is found only near the city of Newcastle to Sydney's north, has been nicknamed "Big Boy" by spider enthusiasts.

Their 2-1 win was another example of how Newcastle are starting to upset some of the big boys - and they don't like it. It was a similar story when they went to Anfield in August.

European 'big boys' could be looking at Newcastle United star as Dan Burn earns praise from Magpies legend. By Mark Carruthers. Comment. Published 11th Nov 2024, 20:00 BST.