A spider measuring 9.2 centimeters  measuring 9.2 centimeters from foot to foot is now helping save lives in Australia. The Australian Reptile Park just received its biggest funnel-web spider ever.  The spider, nicknamed “Hemsworth,” joins the park’s life-saving antivenom program. “We named him after Chris Hemsworth and his brothers because he towers over other spiders, just like the Hemsworths tower over most people,” explains spider keeper Emma Teni. Most male funnel-web spiders are tiny by comparison, usually between 1 to 5 centimeters wide. This makes Hemsworth notably larger than typical specimens. Saving Lives One Spider at a Time The park … Continue reading Record 9.2 cm Funnel-Web Spider ‘Hemsworth’ Joins Australian Antivenom Program