Whose venom is significantly more toxic to humans regarding the Sydney Funnel-web spider?
Answer
The male of the species
The male Sydney Funnel-web spider carries venom that is significantly more toxic to humans compared to the female of the species, making male bites far more likely to cause rapid, life-threatening systemic reactions.
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