I'd read, some time ago, that the toxins in the venom of Brazilian wandering spiders were, let's say a bit off-kilter.
The wandering spider is perhaps the fruit-seller's nightmare. It's that most-feared arachnid that is always willing to boldly go where no other spider has gone before. It clings to banana plants and has been found in the UK many times in fruit imports.
But usually it's spotted scratting at the celophane from the inside IF it makes it alive onto our shop shelves (which is very rare).
But it could help us live long and prosper.
You see, aside from the dreadful neurotoxins and other arachni-nastiness the wandering spider (the world's only commonly fatal eight-legged beast) this lump of legs has a trick up its weave.
How can I put this in a tasteful way?
There's a condition called Priapism. The permanent engorgement of blood in the penis or clitoris. It can be fatal.
The wandering spider's venom 'puts lead in your pencil' basically!
I'd read this years ago, but felt a bit icky about it!
Anyway, seems science bods are now trying to create some synthetic 'Viagra' from spider venom.
Sounds great, as long as I don't find myself getting my eight legs over!
Stay webwise folks!
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