The Alchemist on 4/11/2011 at 08:57

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http://www.bogleech.com/nature/spider-ogre.jpg

Matthew on 4/11/2011 at 09:38

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I think it just sodding got one

Azaran on 4/11/2011 at 10:11

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Since we've moved on to spiders, here's the deadliest one in the world. The brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria):
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3370512036_3e1d2d1e61.jpg
http://www.pharmaage.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Brazilian-wandering-spider.jpg

And if you get bitten by one, you'll die with a huge boner :p

From Wikipedia:

P. fera is widely considered the most venomous species of spider.... 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...

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...

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. Laboratory mice subjected to P. nigriventer venom experienced intense penile erections before succumbing to the toxin.

The spider's wandering nature is another reason it is considered so dangerous. In densely populated areas, Phoneutria species usually search for cover and dark places to hide during daytime, leading it to hide within houses, clothes, cars, boots, boxes and log piles, thus generating accidents when people disturb it. Its other common name, "banana spider", comes from its tendency to hide in banana bunches on plantations, and it is occasionally found as a stowaway within shipments of bananas. These spiders can also appear in banana crates sent to grocery stores and bulk food centers around the world. One such instance happened in 2005 with a shipment of bananas arriving at Bridgwater, England, when a man was bitten by a P. fera; however, due to quick medical care he survived, taking nearly a week to recover from the bite following treatment.

We actually had one of these (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2009/05/08/mb-venemous-spider-store.html) land here in Canada a couple years back

@ Vernon: that was completely uncalled for :(

Vernon on 4/11/2011 at 10:53

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bro this one apparently puts lead in your pencil :o

Chimpy Chompy on 4/11/2011 at 13:19

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I like his friendly "hay guyz!!!" pose. \o/