A brazilian spider is scarring the shit out of the americans

[Comandante]

And canadians too!

Brazilian Wandering Spider
(Phoneutria fera)
by Jon Fouskaris
*Information provided by Frank Somma


The Brazilian Wandering Spider is not for the "pet keeper". Brazilian Wandering Spiders are extremely fast, extremely venomous, and extremely aggressive. These large and dangerous true spiders are ranked among the most venomous spiders known to man. In fact, the Brazilian Wandering Spider is the most venomous spider in the New World! In South America, these true spiders are commonly encountered in peoples' homes, supposedly hiding in peoples' shoes, hats, and other clothes. The Brazilian Wandering Spider does not remain on a web, rather, it wanders the forest floor, hence the name. The Brazilian Wandering Spider has another distinguished common name - the Banana Spider. The Brazilian Wandering Spider was given the name "Banana Spider" because there have been cases where these spiders unintentionally appeared on banana boats heading for the United States. The Brazilian Wandering Spider should be held with the highest respect. For those who manage to obtain one of these deadly spiders, always remain vigilant and don't get bitten!

*Please note that ALL true spiders have a certain amount of venom. This species happens to have very strong venom. If you get bit by it, you may very well die. This is one of the reasons that people should not handle this spider. This spider is dangerous, so be very careful!


This is spider is well known in Brazil as the " Armadeira "






Brazilian Wandering Spider
The Brazilian Wandering spider also known as the Banana spider is one of the most deadly spiders in the world. They contain a neurotoxin which they gleefully inject into their victims. Instead of parking themselves on cozy webs, they feel compelled to walk around the forest floor, hiding in various locations and attacking unsuspecting people. They have been known to hitch rides on banana boats bound for the United States. Ever see the movie "Arachniphobia"? That one single poisonous spider mates with "regular" spiders creating nasty hybrids which commence a mission to take over the city, state and then the world. Who’s to say that couldn’t happen?
So think about that the next time you’re at the store and ready to reach for those bananas. Are there Banana spiders lurking? Did they lay eggs on these bananas? Am I paranoid? No. This is just one of many bizarre thoughts that clutter my mind.



Re: Help!! Large spider in my bananas!

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Posted by Venom on September 07, 2001 at 13:09:04:

In Reply to: Help!! Large spider in my bananas! posted by Eunice on September 03, 2001 at 07:26:33:

: Yesterday I opened a bag of bananas from my local grocer(Bonita brand). A spider about 3 inches diameter popped(literally) out of the bag down to my kitchen floor and disappeared in a crack between my dishwasher and cabinet. It was semi-dark in the room at the time so it was hard to get a look at it. It moved at lightening speed. My impression was that it was not a black spider but light brown. I am terrified that it could be a Brazilian Wandering spider. What should I do? Call and exterminator? How long could it live in New York? We had temps into the 50's at night but summer isn't over yet? We sealed the crack where it went behind the dishwasher but are not sure how much access to walls is behind it. Are these spiders as deadly and agressive as I have read about on the internet?
: Please help.

Yes , they are . I don't have information enough to give a positive ID , but yes , IF ( which is a big "if" ) it is a Brazilian wandering spider , steer WELL clear of it.





Here's some photos of a spider send in by Jon Triffo, all the way from Saskatchewan in Canada. Here's Jon's email and his photos. We have identified it as the Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria fera). These spiders are extremely fast, extremely venomous, and extremely aggressive and are ranked among the most venomous spiders known to man. In fact, the Brazilian Wandering Spider is the most venomous spider in the New World! In South America, these true spiders are commonly encountered in peoples' homes, supposedly hiding in peoples' shoes, hats, and other clothes. It does not remain on a web, rather, it wanders the forest floor, which is how it got its name. The Brazilian Wandering Spider has another name - the Banana Spider and it was given this name because there have been cases where these spiders unintentionally appeared on banana boats heading for the United States


[img]http://www.rochedalss.eq.edu.au/spider/TropicalSpider1[jrt].jpg[/img]


[img]http://www.rochedalss.eq.edu.au/spider/TropicalSpider2[jrt].jpg[/img]

[Comandante]

Here's another picture of this beast:

[Comandante]

*from a canadian website:


"Brasil has many species of spiders in genus Ctenidae. Some are large and dangerously venomous, and some are found in shipments of bananas. The large Ctenidid pictured here - point of origin unknown - was found in a banana shipment in Saskatchewan, Canada. Take care when you go shopping . . . even if you are not in a tropical locale!"

[Comandante]

Another letter from Cananda:


"Watch out Sue...the banana spiders are coming to Canada!

http://eyespybc.tripod.com/darksideonli ... /id17.html

http://forum.insecthobbyist.com/spiders ... s/606.html
World's Deadliest Spider Found On Vancouver Island

World's Deadliest Spider Hiding In Our Bananas
(January 26/2002)

A Comox Valley Super-Value Store produce employee recently stumbled upon a frightening sight when he found a three inch Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria fera) in a box of bananas. He kept the spider in a jar for a few days under a heat lamp until it became extremely aggressive. He then made the decision to kill it.

The situation could easily have turned deadly if it weren't for the awareness, and quick response of the man. Unsuspecting shoppers could have been bitten while handling the bananas.

Other food stores in the area were notified to be on the lookout for spiders in their shipments, and to use great caution in handling imported foods.The store said it did not want pubicity over this incident for fears it would harm business.

According to the Guinness Book of Records the worlds most venomous spider is the Brazilian Wandering Spider.

This spider is believed to have the most active neurotoxic venom of any living spider. Its venom is so potent that only 0.006mg (0.00000021oz) is sufficient to kill a mouse.

The Brazilian Wandering Spider is very fast, extremely venomous, nervous, and aggressive. This large and dangerous spider is grows to five inches long, and is ranked among the most venomous spiders known to man.

This Spider is often referred to as the "Banana Spider" because there have been cases where these spiders unintentionally appeared on banana boats heading for the United States from tropical, and subtropical regions of South America.Tarantulas are commonly found during banana inspections.

This is not the first time deadly spiders have made it across Canadian borders from tropical regions,a and may occur more often than realized.

The problem arises when some of these spiders manage to go unnoticed and begin weaving their webs in our unsuspecting neighborhoods.They can breed and proliferate until they cannot be controlled.

British Columbia, and particulary Vancouver Island has already been invaded by at least two other deadly spiders, which are now considered to be permanent residents.

The deadly Brown recluse (Violin), and Hobo spiders. Reactions to bites from either of these two spiders is very similar, causing tissue breakdown.Amputation of the affected areas are often required. Death can follow.

By A. Longson

Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!
-the Wizard of Oz "

[ReggaeMan]

Mermão... Eu MOR-RO-DE-ME-DO de aranha armadeira! X(
Se eu visse uma andando aqui em casa... Sei não, viu... Eu acho que eu começava a chorar! iehuehauehauheuahuea! Tu é doido... Elas pulam uns 40 cm... Já pensou, uma
pulando em cima de tu... Correndo, entrando na roupa... imagine o desespero! =P
DEUS-ME-LIVRE de todas as aranhas! E tem fotos aí que não são de armadeira não...

E outro tipo de aranha que eu não quero nem chegar perto, é a parda... Parece que nem
tem no Brasil, só nas Europas... =D Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaças a Deus! =P
Eu só posso ter aracnofobia... Mas quem é que não tem medo de aranha?

[Quantum]

Another letter from Cananda:


"Watch out Sue...the banana spiders are coming to Canada!

http://eyespybc.tripod.com/darksideonli ... /id17.html

http://forum.insecthobbyist.com/spiders ... s/606.html
World's Deadliest Spider Found On Vancouver Island

World's Deadliest Spider Hiding In Our Bananas
(January 26/2002)

A Comox Valley Super-Value Store produce employee recently stumbled upon a frightening sight when he found a three inch Brazilian Wandering Spider (Phoneutria fera) in a box of bananas. He kept the spider in a jar for a few days under a heat lamp until it became extremely aggressive. He then made the decision to kill it.

The situation could easily have turned deadly if it weren't for the awareness, and quick response of the man. Unsuspecting shoppers could have been bitten while handling the bananas.

Other food stores in the area were notified to be on the lookout for spiders in their shipments, and to use great caution in handling imported foods.The store said it did not want pubicity over this incident for fears it would harm business.

According to the Guinness Book of Records the worlds most venomous spider is the Brazilian Wandering Spider.

This spider is believed to have the most active neurotoxic venom of any living spider. Its venom is so potent that only 0.006mg (0.00000021oz) is sufficient to kill a mouse.

The Brazilian Wandering Spider is very fast, extremely venomous, nervous, and aggressive. This large and dangerous spider is grows to five inches long, and is ranked among the most venomous spiders known to man.

This Spider is often referred to as the "Banana Spider" because there have been cases where these spiders unintentionally appeared on banana boats heading for the United States from tropical, and subtropical regions of South America.Tarantulas are commonly found during banana inspections.

This is not the first time deadly spiders have made it across Canadian borders from tropical regions,a and may occur more often than realized.

The problem arises when some of these spiders manage to go unnoticed and begin weaving their webs in our unsuspecting neighborhoods.They can breed and proliferate until they cannot be controlled.

British Columbia, and particulary Vancouver Island has already been invaded by at least two other deadly spiders, which are now considered to be permanent residents.

The deadly Brown recluse (Violin), and Hobo spiders. Reactions to bites from either of these two spiders is very similar, causing tissue breakdown.Amputation of the affected areas are often required. Death can follow.

By A. Longson

Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!
-the Wizard of Oz "

Years ago, my brother worked produce for a supermarket. he was working the bananans whe someone point out to a large tarantual looking spider on his right forearm. He screamed the f word and flung his arm and the spider went sailing. A can of raid and a bic lighter finished the spider, they are quick but not flame thrower quick.

[Brazuca]

We have spiders all the time like that here in Australia. Big deal.

[Gato_olhos_verdes]

We have spiders all the time like that here in Australia. Big deal.

No shit!! Here in Arizona we have all manner of snakes, spiders, and scorpions. Don't mess with them and they won't mess with you! Pussys!

[Comandante]

We have spiders all the time like that here in Australia. Big deal.

No you don't!

If you meant the sydney funnel web spider it ain't shit compared to a big ass armadeira. I know that the australian funnel web spider can send you to hell, but the Armadeira is a major JUMPER, this spider can jump onto your face from a table or from the wall, and it will bite several times.

This extremely fast and large spider can jump up to 30 INCHES!

So be afraid, be very afraid!

[Comandante]

We have spiders all the time like that here in Australia. Big deal.

No shit!! Here in Arizona we have all manner of snakes, spiders, and scorpions. Don't mess with them and they won't mess with you! Pussys!

Aahahaha

Look kid, in America the bugs are toys compared to what we have in Brazil.

However i do agree that the north-american rattle-snakes are more dangerous than the brazilians, but here we have plenty of vipers and coral snakes that have a venon as potent as a venon from an African Mamba.

[Comandante]

Mermão... Eu MOR-RO-DE-ME-DO de aranha armadeira! X(
Se eu visse uma andando aqui em casa... Sei não, viu... Eu acho que eu começava a chorar! iehuehauehauheuahuea! Tu é doido... Elas pulam uns 40 cm... Já pensou, uma
pulando em cima de tu... Correndo, entrando na roupa... imagine o desespero! =P
DEUS-ME-LIVRE de todas as aranhas! E tem fotos aí que não são de armadeira não...

E outro tipo de aranha que eu não quero nem chegar perto, é a parda... Parece que nem
tem no Brasil, só nas Europas... =D Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaças a Deus! =P
Eu só posso ter aracnofobia... Mas quem é que não tem medo de aranha?

Porque vc acha que algumas fotos acima não são de armadeira?? Vc sabe que exite pelo menos 4 tipos de armadeira nesse enorme país.

Vc já viu uma de perto?

E caranguejeira??cEu sei q no Nordeste tem muita aranha grande e brava, uma amiga minha se mudou de uma casa no Nordeste por causa de invasão de aranhas gigantes.

[zooropa]

This spider does look like some bug that means business!

I must agree that we Australians live with some of the deadliest creatures in the world! "funnel web, red back, box jelly fish, crocodiles, sharks etc etc" but I reckon the amazon forest may be concealing some very bad muthas! spiders more deadly than anything! which may be in hiding somewhere in the dense vegetation.

but this banana spider is to look out for! hopefully none makes it to the shores of Oz! there must be something about the bananas... the spider may derive its toxic venom from the bananas. So we must eat bananas to counteract the poison if we're bitten!