Scientists hope the tiny electronic trackers will pinpoint when the deadly spider is the greatest risk to humans. 9News
Scientists hope the project will help pinpoint the time of year when the funnel web - the world's deadliest spider - is the greatest risk to humans.
"I am very cautious with them. I never handle them with my hands, ever. I always use 30-centimetre long forceps and thick plastic containers when interacting with them," Ms Creak said. The male Sydney funnel web spider is probably responsible for all 13 recorded deaths from funnel web spider bites, and many medically-serious bites, according to the Australian Museum in Sydney.
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