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The Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria) is known to have the most toxic spider venom in the world. Its venom can cause intense pain, muscle paralysis, and even death in severe cases.
The banana spider, also known as the Brazilian wandering spider, is not the deadliest spider in the world. While their venom is potent, causing severe pain and potential complications, fatalities from their bites are rare. Other spiders, like the Sydney funnel-web spider or the Brazilian wandering spider, are considered more dangerous to humans in terms of venom toxicity.
Brazilian Wandering Spider
The Sydney Funnel web spider is the most poisonous spider on earth, causes comas, seizures and death within the hour of the bite. Those who believe the wandering spider (or more officially, the banana spider) is the most venomous are incorrect and it is only reported the most dangerous because there are more reported bites, but it is not as venomous.The above statement is actually incorrect. The Brazilian Wandering spider's venom is far more potent then that of a Sydney Funnel-Web. It hosts a neurotoxin that is near-identical to the one of a King Cobra and can cause paralysis in a matter of minutes. Death in roughly an hour.The most defining difference in deadliness between the two spiders is the fact that there is a cure for the Sydney Funnel-Web spider's venom. While the is but only a treatment for the bite of a Brazilian Wandering spider. The Brazilian Wandering spider's venom can kill just as quickly as a Sydney Funnel-Web spider's venom can, but can also cause permanent damages.
While woodlouse spiders have venom and can bite if threatened, their venom is not considered dangerous to humans. Bites may cause localized pain and swelling, but typically do not result in serious effects. It's recommended to exercise caution and avoid handling these spiders to minimize the risk of being bitten.
Sea snakes protect themselves by blending in with their environment using camouflage, as well as by having toxic venom to fend off predators. They may also use their speed and agility to evade threats.