It's an Australia New Zealand thing.

In a bizarre move, Australians are being called to face their fears and catch the world's deadliest spider.
In a bizarre move, Australians are being called to face their fears and catch the world's deadliest spider.
Crap journalism from the home of crap journalism  about Australians  being " bizarrely " called to catch the world deadliest spider when checked out  results in this  from ABC

" Anti-venom shortage sparks call to hunt funnel-webs

Australians have been asked to catch the world's deadliest spider, the funnel-web, so the arachnids can be milked for their poison.

Funnel-web poison is needed to make the anti-venom which is used to treat spider bite victims. Without the anti-venom, victims may die within the hour.

The Australian Reptile Park, north of Sydney, is the only Australian centre where venom is extracted to make the anti-venom.

Julie Mendezona, who works at the park, says stocks are worryingly low.

She is urging anyone who catches a funnel-web to bring it in.

"Usually we are the ones saying to people, 'if you see a dangerous animal, leave it alone and then it will leave you alone, and you won't have any run-ins'," she said.

"But, it is really important that we turn to the community to actually obtain our funnel-webs.

"It's the most productive way for us to get these animals."

Nothing bizarre about it at all. The standard of New Zealand journalism is bloody abysmal.