This spider, which originates from South America, has such a powerful venom that its bite can cause a long, painful erection in men, in addition to difficulties in breathing. The banana spider ...

Though the deadly Brazilian wandering spider is part of the same family, Acanthoctenus venom poses no threat to ... I noticed debris stuck to the banana, and on taking a closer look, I realised ...

Acanthoctenus venom poses no threat to humans. Spider expert Paul Hillyard, former curator at London's Natural History Museum, said: "The families known for attaching their egg sac to a banana are ...

However, there are a few species of spiders that can deliver venomous bites, which may require medical attention if bitten. Do you know that the Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi), found in the ...

The brown recluse and black widow are the most common venomous spiders in the U.S. and Alabama. What are their habitats and how to prevent a bite.