Experts warn funnel-web spider invasion 'imminent' after NSW floods

Merryn Porter
March 11 2022 - 8:30am

Funnel-web spider experts have issued a warning about the higher than normal number of sightings of the potentially deadly arachnids as heavy rains flush them out of their burrows and into homes.

Merryn Porter

Merryn Porter

Journalist

Journalist with more than 25 years' experience in print and digital media who has covered most news rounds, including health, education, politics (local, state and federal), police and courts, with a special interest in women's and family matters. Highly-skilled interviewer and storyteller.

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