"For arachnophobes, the Funnelweb shows that fear of spiders is not unjustified. Big black and hairy, it can grow to a length of 4.5 cm. Its fangs are equally impressive. The size of a cats’ claws, they literally drip with venom powerful enough to kill several adult humans. Like a snake, it strikes them down from a height with a force powerful enough to pierce a fingernail.
Befitting its intimidating appearance, is its venom. The venom contains a toxin called atraxtoxin which attacks the nerves - sending thousands of electrical impulses through them. Muscles twitch violently and the victim experiences a profuse flow of sweat, tears and saliva. If left untreated, the victim can suffer respiratory collapse, slip into a coma, suffer brain damage and die. The Funnelweb has killed people in less than 15 minutes. No other spider has killed people in less than two hours."
That isn't the worst. Imagine this:
"Sometimes the spider may fall in into backyard swimming pools where they can float supported by air bubbles trapped among their body hairs. If swimming, it is generally advised to avoid touching fluffy balls of black hair."
*Shudders*