Aug 16, 2023 · A bite from Phoneutria nigriventer, commonly known as the Brazilian wandering spider, can indeed result in a long-lasting and painful erection, a condition known as priapism …

Phoneutria nigriventer is a species of medically-significant spider in the family Ctenidae, found in the Southern Cone of South America (Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina). [1] Along …

Nov 12, 2025 · What Spider Bite Causes Priapism? The bite of the Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria genus) is the only spider bite conclusively linked to priapism, a painful and …

Aug 16, 2023 · A spider whose venom can cause a lot of pain, elevated blood pressure and hours-long erections was found among a bunch of bananas in an Austrian supermarket.

Aug 20, 2015 · Venom from the Brazilian wandering spider can give men a long-lasting, painful erection.

Dec 25, 2025 · Sexual Dysfunctio n: The venom of a Brazilian Wandering Spider can cause priapism, a prolonged and painful erection in males. If left untreated, priapism can cause …

Oct 28, 2025 · Conclusion The Brazilian wandering spider is a fascinating but dangerous creature, with a bite that can cause severe pain, systemic symptoms, and, in men, priapism. While its …

Oct 22, 2025 · The Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria fera) is not only known as one of the most venomous spiders on Earth, but also for a bizarre side effect of its bite — it can cause …

A bite from Brazilian wandering spider can cause an erection that lasts up to 4 hours.

Aug 11, 2023 · A Brazilian wandering spider that can cause painful erections recently caused panic at an Austrian supermarket, according to the Hindustan Times. The branch manager of …