Should I Kill Funnel Web Spider?

What should I do if I see a funnel web spider? While most people will likely hightail away upon seeing a funnel web spider, sometimes that might not be possible if it's in your living or work space. In those cases, it's important not to kill the spider but instead, capture it safely.

How do you get rid of funnel-web spiders?

Here are some funnelweb spider prevention tips:
  1. Make sure the insects that serve as food for spiders are kept to a minimum.
  2. Seal all holes, cracks and gaps in the home's doors, windows and foundation to prevent entrance.
  3. Remove ground litter that serves as harborage.

Do anything eat funnel-web spiders?

This puts male funnel web spiders in the path of vertebrate predators. These can include reptiles (such as lizards or geckos), marsupials (such as antechinus and dunnarts), mammals (such as rats) and birds.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.