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Large Funnel Web Spider is part of the family

These spiders can reach a size of between 15 and 20cm, but that's not scary to Bianca

Many of us are terrified when it comes to spiders, but that is not the case for Ladysmith resident Bianca Joubert.

A large Funnel Web Spider has been living with the Joubert family for almost two years now.

These spiders reach a size of 15-20cm!

Also read: Deadly Mozambique Spitting Cobra found outside Ladysmith home

According to Bianca, Funnel Web Spiders will not attack or bite humans unless their egg sacks are being disturbed.

Read the full, interesting story in next week’s edition of the Ladysmith Gazette.

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