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flag Australia asks public to donate spiders to keep antivenom supplies strong.

flag Australia is urging the public to donate spiders to support its antivenom program, as researchers work to maintain supplies of life-saving treatments for dangerous spider bites. flag The initiative, focused on species like the Sydney funnel-web and redback spiders, relies on venom from donated spiders to produce and update antivenoms. flag Officials stress the importance of ongoing funding and community participation to sustain breeding, venom collection, and research, especially in rural areas where spider encounters are common. flag The effort aims to ensure continued access to effective antivenoms amid rising incidents and concerns over supply shortages.

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