GOLD Coast residents are being warned to stay away from large black spiders after reports of funnelweb spider sightings this week.
Australia's deadliest spider has begun its mating season and taken up residence in areas around the Gold Coast Hinterland, Mt Tamborine and the Lamington National Park.
Queensland Museum curator Dr Robert Raven warned large black male spiders would be wandering around rainforest areas for the next six months.
Males actively search for females and wander at night, often during rain.
They are large ground-dwelling spiders which are jet-black, long-legged and quickly rise into the attack position.
The mating season can last right up to May.
There have been 14 recorded deaths caused by funnelweb spiders in Australia since 1927.
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