The Brazilian Wandering Spider
Brazilian wandering spiders, also known as banana spiders, belong to the genus Phoneutria, which translates to “murderess” in Greek. It is among the most poisonous spiders on the planet, and its bite is deadly to humans, especially children. There are eight different species of the wandering spider, all of which are found in Brazil. These arachnids tend to wander the jungle in the middle of the night, preferring to actively hunt their prey instead of building webs and lying in wait. According to scientists, these spiders usually bite as an act of self-defense rather than as a form of aggression.