SPIDER!!!!

[Fritzo]

The Brazilian Wandering Spider was recently found in some produce in a grocery store in Tulsa OK. It is considered the world's deadliest spider:

venom contains a potent neurotoxin, known as PhTx3, which acts as a broad-spectrum calcium channel blocker that inhibits glutamate release, calcium uptake and also glutamate uptake in neural synapse. At deadly concentrations, this neurotoxin causes loss of muscle control, and breathing problems, resulting in paralysis and eventual asphyxiation. In addition, the venom causes intense pain and inflammation following an attack due to an excitatory effect the venom has on the serotonin 5-HT4 receptors of sensory nerves. This sensory nerve stimulation causes a release of neuropeptides such as substance P which triggers inflammation and pain.

But, to add insult to injury:

Aside from causing intense pain, the venom of the spider can also cause priapism - uncomfortable erections that can last for many hours and lead to impotence. The venom may eventually be used in erectile dysfunction treatments.

WTF?????


(btw- here's the news story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/200...on_re_us/deadly_spider)

 

[her209]

Kill it!!!

 

[Barfo]

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[MotF Bane]

Originally posted by: barfo
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[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: MotF Bane

Originally posted by: barfo
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PORT WHERE YOU FOUND IT BECAUSE IT'S NOT SHOWING UP IN SEARCH

 

[MotF Bane]

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: MotF Bane

Originally posted by: barfo
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PORT WHERE YOU FOUND IT BECAUSE IT'S NOT SHOWING UP IN SEARCH

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...t_key=y&keyword1=tulsa

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

Originally posted by: her209
Kill it!!!

WITH FIRE!!!

 

[SmoochyTX]

SYRINGER!!!!

Just for old times.

 

[Fritzo]

Originally posted by: MotF Bane

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: MotF Bane

Originally posted by: barfo
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PORT WHERE YOU FOUND IT BECAUSE IT'S NOT SHOWING UP IN SEARCH

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...t_key=y&keyword1=tulsa

Thanks- no wonder it couldn't be found, it's unsearchable.

 

[rudeguy]

4-5 inches? PSSSSSSH


....got me beat.....

 

[Newbian]

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: MotF Bane

Originally posted by: Fritzo

Originally posted by: MotF Bane

Originally posted by: barfo
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PORT WHERE YOU FOUND IT BECAUSE IT'S NOT SHOWING UP IN SEARCH

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...t_key=y&keyword1=tulsa

Thanks- no wonder it couldn't be found, it's unsearchable.

If it's about spiders it's been posted.

 

[Red Squirrel]

The FT search kinda sucks, I can rarely find anything unless I know who posted it so I can go by poster.

That spider is HUGE. Spiders themselves actually don't bother me, it's spider webs that do, there's just something about the look, and the feeling of touching them that gives me the shivers. If there's such phobia, I have it.

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: RedSquirrel
The FT search kinda sucks, I can rarely find anything unless I know who posted it so I can go by poster.

That spider is HUGE. Spiders themselves actually don't bother me, it's spider webs that do, there's just something about the look, and the feeling of touching them that gives me the shivers. If there's such phobia, I have it.

The article said they were only 4-5 inches? That's a baby!

Those sand ones that there were pictures of would creep me out. You know...the ones that are bigger than your head? I don't think I would play with one of those.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Linked from the Priapism article: Death Erection. Damn I love Wikipedia.

 

[Descartes]

Holy hell. I used to go to that Whole Foods all the time when I lived there. Not that that makes a difference, but what the hell...

 

[octopus41092]

I FUCKING HATE SPIDERS.