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Deadliest Animals: Brazilian Wandering Spider
When people mention scary spiders, black widow and brown recluses often top the list. Yet the Brazilian wandering spider is undeniably the most terrifying of all. Territorial, incredibly aggressive, and highly venomous, these spiders are arguably the most dangerous species in the world.
Though smaller than most spider species, Brazilian wandering spiders, also known as banana spiders, are not fearful of humans. During the day they hide in plants, old boxes, and other unsuspecting locations, but at night, they become highly active and seek out their prey.
Deadliest Animals Brazilian Wandering Spider
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The Brazilian wandering spider is believed to have the most potent neurotoxic venom of any spider in existence. A tiny 0.006mg dose can easily kill a mouse. Thankfully, these spiders only inject a full dosage of venom into their prey about 40% of the time they bite. The rest of their bites are venom-less, yet still pack a great deal of pain.
Some trivia: for male victims, the Brazilian wandering spider’s venom often causes a prolonged erection, leading some to call it a “natural Viagra.”
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