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Trapdoor spiders look intimidating, but they are not considered dangerous to humans. While their bites can cause mild pain and swelling, they are not venomous enough to pose a serious threat.

"I didn't actually see any funnel-webs among those I identified last night. "Things like trapdoor spiders look very similar to funnel-webs. All of those have similar habits, being burrowing ...

The trapdoor spider is one of the sneakiest hunters in the arachnid world. These clever spiders are named for their unique hunting strategy: They build burrows with hinged "doors" made of soil and ...