The Independent18d
‘Now more than ever’: The life-saving reason behind an Australian zoo’s plea for deadly spider donations
Due to the slow season, the park needs more male funnel-web spiders whose venom is essential for antivenom production. Spider keeper Emma Teni said the zoo needs the public’s help “now more ...
Couriermail15d
Aussie zoo seeks funnel-web spider donations for ‘lifesaving’ program
Picture: Supplied Australian Reptile Park seeking funnel web spider donations. Picture: Supplied Spider keeper Emma Teni said the zoo needed the public’s help “now more than ever”.
The Straits Times19d
Send in the spiders! Aussie zoo makes public call for deadly species to make life-saving antivenom
An Australian zoo has put out an unusual but urgent appeal for public donations of funnel-web spiders, one of the world’s most venomous arachnids. The Australian Reptile Park on Feb 25 called ...
The Star19d
Send in the spiders! Australian zoo urges public to collect deadly species for lifesaving antivenom
NEW SOUTH WALES, (Australia): An Australian zoo has put out an unusual but urgent appeal for public donations of funnel-web spiders, one of the world’s most venomous arachnids. The Australian ...