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Brazilian Wandering Spider — printable fact sheet
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Brazilian Wandering Spider
Phoneutria fera
The Brazilian Wandering Spider is an aggressive and highly venomous arachnid native to the tropical forests of South America. Known for its wandering hunting style, this spider does not build webs to catch prey but instead actively roams the forest floor at night. Its potent neu…
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- A bite from the Brazilian Wandering Spider can sometimes cause priapism, a painful and prolonged erection in humans.
- The Brazilian Wandering Spider has the most potent venom of any spider in the world. It is also known as the 'banana spider' because it is sometimes found in shipments of bananas. Unlike most spiders, it is highly active and will defend itself if threatened.
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