I had a blog about that very spider. Apparently it also causes hours long erections, besides rigamortis.
Brazilian Spider Bite Causes Hours-Long Erection posted 7/16/2007 10:40:18 PM |
WASHINGTON — A Brazilian spider delivers more than a painful bite that sends most victims to the hospital.
Its venom stimulates an hours-long erection. Now scientists have figured out the chemical that seems to be responsible for the penis boost.
In Brazil, emergency room staff can immediately spot the victims of a bite from the Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria nigriventer).
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