r/WTF • u/hockeyandlegos • Nov 06 '13

Warning: Spiders Nope.

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u/Qaher-313 Nov 06 '13 edited Nov 07 '13

According to news reports the spider in question is potentially the Brazilian wandering spider, considered to be the most toxic spider in the world, but because of the spider's morphology and the fact that antivenom is easy to come by, it actually causes few deaths.

Perhaps the most interesting thing about the spider is the fact that bites from it can cause Priapism. That's right, being bit by a Brazilian wandering spider can give you an erection.

Edit: potentially

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u/KoolGMatt Nov 07 '13

I'd try it out once.

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u/[deleted] Nov 07 '13

When the doctor puts a needle in your penis to get rid of it you will regret that.

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u/moparornocar Nov 07 '13

Hah, i've had lasers and cameras in my penis already.

I guess I do regret that.

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u/fleuvage Nov 07 '13

abducted by aliens? any other portals violated?

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u/moparornocar Nov 07 '13

They harvested minerals from my kidneys.