(We say "some people" because the term "banana spider" actually refers ... encounters with people can lead to a spider bite. The life cycle of a Brazilian wandering spider starts like most other ...

MOST spiders are totally harmless – but a select few can give you serious trouble if they bite. Complications from some of Earth’s deadliest eight-legged biters include painful erections, ...

One of the most dangerous spiders to find digging its fangs into your flesh is the Brazilian ... bites, reducing the risk of death. And here's a fun fact: they're also known as the "banana spider ...