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 ...

Also known as the banana spider (because it allegedly entered the US via banana shipments), the huntsman spider showcases a ...

Brazilian Wandering Spiders, also known as banana spiders, have a distinctive defensive posture and are highly venomous, affecting the nervous system.

Three decades ago, Brazilian researchers began studying a curious side effect from banana spider bites: the toxin left victims with priapism, a painful and persistent erection. The scientists were ...