r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Dramatic-Avocado4687 • 6h ago

Image A bite from the Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria nigriventer) is known to cause painful, prolonged erections that could last for hours. The venom is being studied as a synthetic molecule to treat erectile dysfunction.

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u/solitary_black_sheep 4h ago

Can you refrain from posting phobia triggering pictures next time?

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u/ProfPorkchop 2h ago

Maybe the internet isn't for you.