19/06/2026
The Sydney funnel-web gets most of the headlines, but Queensland has its own funnel-web species, and they are nothing to take lightly.
A few things worth knowing:
🕷 Funnel-webs build burrows in moist, sheltered spots — garden beds, under rocks, in retaining walls and dense ground cover.
🕷 They are most active in summer and after heavy rain, when males wander searching for mates. This is when encounters are most likely.
🕷 Their venom is fast-acting and potentially life-threatening. If you're bitten, call 000 immediately and apply a pressure immobilisation bandage.
🕷 Unlike most spiders, funnel-webs are aggressive when threatened and will not retreat.
If you're finding burrows or seeing funnel-web activity around your property, it is worth having a professional assess the situation.
👉 Read more about spider control and identification on our website. https://www.cureallpest.com.au/residential-solutions/other-pests/spiders/