It was captured in a municipality in Santa Catarina called Vitor Meireles (270 km from Florianópolis), a wandering spider. The wandering spider, also known as the garden spider or banana spider, is a species of venomous spider belonging to the Phoneutria family, found in several regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Guyana.
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The animal is considered one of the most venomous spiders in the world, and its venom can cause various symptoms, such as pain. intense at the site of the bite, sweating, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, muscle tremors, nausea and vomiting. In more severe cases, muscle paralysis, pulmonary edema and multiple organ failure may occur, which can lead to death.
The wandering spider got its name because it is always in a defensive position, raising its front legs. They are medium-sized arachnids, measuring up to 15 centimeters in length, including the legs. They have a reddish-brown color and a pattern of yellowish or grayish spots on their body. In addition, they can jump up to 40 cm away.
Nocturnal and solitary, they usually hide during the day in holes in trees or in dark, damp places, such as under rocks or fallen leaves. They feed on insects and other arthropods, which are hunted and immobilized with their venom.
Due to its high toxicity, it is important to take precautions when encountering a wandering wandering spider, avoiding touching or disturbing it. In case of a bite, it is necessary to immediately seek appropriate medical attention.
According to a study by biologists in the journal Nature, the spiders with the most lethal venoms are:
1. wandering spider:
Found in several regions of South America, the wandering spider is considered one of the most venomous spiders in the world.
2. Brown spider:
Found in several regions of the world, including South America, North America, Europe and Africa, the brown spider is venomous and can cause skin necrosis.
3. Funnel web spider:
Found in Australia, it is considered the most venomous spider in the world, with a venom capable of causing the death of a human being in a matter of hours.
4. Black Widow:
Found in several regions of the world, including the Americas, Europe and Asia, the black widow is a venomous spider that can cause symptoms such as severe muscle pain, leading to death.
5. mouse spider:
Also found in Australia, its name derives from the fact that they dig burrows to serve as a hiding place for predators and a safe place to keep their eggs and young.
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