Brazilian Wandering Spiders

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•  ‘Phoneutria‘, The Greek name of Brazilian wandering spider means ‘murderers’ in English. As name suggests, Brazilian wandering spider is the deadliest living spider in the world. Instead of building webs, they wander on the jungle floor. That’s why they called so.
• This extremely aggressive and deadly spiders found in Amazon rainforest of several South American countries including Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and Venezuela. They also found in many human inhabited parts of Brazil.
• Brazilian wandering spiders are nocturnal creatures, forage for food only at night. During daytime, they hide in some parts of the houses, under rocks or fallen logs. As a result of this behavior, the chances of their encounter with humans are higher. Once disturbed, Brazilian wandering spiders will bite repeatedly. They are also famous for showing a defensive display by lifting their body on hind legs.
• Venom of Brazilian wandering spiders contains poisonous neurotoxin. It causes swelling, extreme pain, breath problems and blurred vision. Without immediate medical attention, the bite could also result in death, especially to young children. Fortunately, there is antivenom available for the bite of Brazilian wandering spiders.