Re: The "Let's Freak RG Out" Thread

by futbol Sat Sep 13, 2014 9:39 am

P. fera and P. nigriventer are widely considered the most venomous species of spider.[2][3] Its venom contains a potent neurotoxin, known as PhTx3, which acts as a broad-spectrum calcium channel blocker that inhibits glutamate release, calcium uptake and also glutamate uptake in neural synapses. At deadly concentrations, this neurotoxin causes loss of muscle control and breathing problems, resulting in paralysis and eventual asphyxiation. In addition, the venom causes intense pain and inflammation following a bite due to an excitatory effect the venom has on the serotonin 5-HT4 receptors of sensory nerves. This sensory nerve stimulation causes a release of neuropeptides such as substance P which triggers inflammation and pain.[11]

Aside from causing intense pain, the venom of the spider can also cause priapism in humans. Erections resulting from the bite are uncomfortable, can last for many hours and can lead to impotence. A component of the venom (Tx2-6) is being studied for use in erectile dysfunction treatments.[12][13][14]

The amount of P. nigriventer venom necessary to kill a 20 g mouse has been shown to be only 6 μg intravenously and 134 μg subcutaneously as compared to 110 μg and 200 μg respectively for Latrodectus mactans (Southern black widow). This ranks Phoneutria venom among the most deadly spider venoms to mice. The Brazilian wandering spider's prey also includes crickets, katydids, mantids, and other larger animals, including tree frogs and lizards.

Yes, a spider that gives you your last ever errection. The Brazilian wandering spider aka banana spider. Sometimes they hide in Bananas which get exported to super markets in Europe: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1052712/Worlds-deadliest-spider-discovered-Britain-inside-box-Tesco-bananas.html

It's scientific name is Phoneutria nigriventer - the first element is Greek for 'murderess' - but it is also known as the banana spider because of its habit of stowing away in shipments of the fruit.

by RedOranje Tue Oct 21, 2014 12:07 pm

by RedOranje Tue Oct 21, 2014 5:33 pm

by Kick Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:42 am

http://www.iflscience.com/watch-massive-spider-eating-lizard-alive

by El Gunner Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:27 am

RedOranje wrote:

Jesus christ the way they just burst out. Sad

by RedOranje Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:35 pm

By the way, some types of octopi can reach radial lengths of up to 20ft.

by RedOranje Tue Apr 21, 2015 4:26 pm

Swarm of killer hornets make a beeline for Britain
Britain's National Bee Unit will hold a crisis meeting after it is revealed millions of deadly hornets could wing their way across the Channel

Millions of huge killer hornets which eat bees and have caused the deaths of six people in France, could be heading to Britain because of the warm Spring, experts have warned.

Asian hornets, which are nearly three inches long, are far more vicious than smaller varieties and carry a much more powerful sting.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/11549535/Swarm-of-killer-hornets-make-a-beeline-for-Britain.html

Ah, Spring. The perfect time of year to leave you windows open and let that cool air drift in... oh wait.

by RealGunner Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:24 pm

by El Gunner Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:15 am

RedOranje wrote:Swarm of killer hornets make a beeline for Britain
Britain's National Bee Unit will hold a crisis meeting after it is revealed millions of deadly hornets could wing their way across the Channel

Millions of huge killer hornets which eat bees and have caused the deaths of six people in France, could be heading to Britain because of the warm Spring, experts have warned.

Asian hornets, which are nearly three inches long, are far more vicious than smaller varieties and carry a much more powerful sting.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/11549535/Swarm-of-killer-hornets-make-a-beeline-for-Britain.html

Ah, Spring. The perfect time of year to leave you windows open and let that cool air drift in... oh wait.

lmaoooooooooo is that bee on the left saluting? rofl

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by RealGunner Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:43 am

LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO

by M99 Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:25 am

The bee is a member of Molenation

Bah gawd that means Bee is also a member of Molenation.

Bee's consortium is Molenation Shocked

Mole is buying AC Milan affraid

by RedOranje Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:45 am

That's one of its antennae, lads.

by RealGunner Sun May 03, 2015 12:33 pm

https://i.imgur.com/MiYLtNa.webm

Needed something to stay awake before the fight anyways

by RedOranje Sun May 03, 2015 6:45 pm

by Curtinho Fri May 29, 2015 5:12 am

I know this freaked me out a bit when I learned about it:

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/dry-drowning-in-adults.html

Haven't these people ever seen Jurassic park?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/05/13/turning-back-evolution-scientists-turn-bird-beaks-into-dinosaur-bones/

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by rwo power Fri May 29, 2015 5:36 am

by RealGunner Fri May 29, 2015 6:05 am

by RedOranje Fri May 29, 2015 9:53 am

It's a crab molting... basically some animals that rely on exoskeletons rather than internal bones literally outgrow their hard outer casing and thus at certain points break out of their now-too-small shell and a new one hardens at the proper size.