Aussies urged to catch funnel-webs
Australians have been asked to catch the world's deadliest spider, the funnel-web, so the arachnids can be milked for their poison. Funnel-web poison is needed to make the anti-venom which is used to treat spider bite victims. Without the anti-venom, victims may die within the hour. The Australian Reptile Park, north of Sydney, is the only Australian centre where venom is extracted to make the anti-venom. Julie Mendezona, who works at the park, says venom stocks are worryingly low.
She is urging anyone who catches a funnel-web to bring it in. "Usually we are the ones saying to people, 'if you see a dangerous animal, leave it alone and then it will leave you alone, and you won't have any run-ins'," she said.
"But, it is really important that we turn to the community to actually obtain our funnel-webs.
"It's the most productive way for us to get these animals."
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www.abc.net.au/news/2012-09-02/anti-venom-shortage-sparks-call-to-catch-deadly-spider/4239024/?site=sydney
Well this is only possible in the land of Rolstoppable... good luck to you Australians.. Don't you go dying on us....
Face the future.. Gamecenter ID: nikkom_nl (oh no he didn't!!)
