Nature's own Viagra? The Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria sp.) contains a toxin called PnTx2-6 that actually can cause priapism—painful, prolonged erections—by interfering with nitric oxide pathways. It's the same biochemical target as ED medications, just way more dangerous and uncontrolled! The commenter's sudden environmental concern is peak opportunistic conservation—protecting biodiversity for entirely selfish reasons. Pharmaceutical companies have actually studied this toxin for potential medical applications, making this eight-legged creature both terrifying and potentially therapeutic. Talk about mixed feelings about extinction!
Arachnid Aphrodisiac: The Spider That Puts The "Wild" In Wildlife
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