An erection-inducing spider shuts down a supermarket, but the owners insist it’s safe to reopen

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The venomous Brazilian Wandering Spider:An erection-inducing spider shuts down a supermarket, but the owners insist it's safe to reopen

An Austrian supermarket has resumed operations after a three-day closure aimed at completely clearing the store. The move is due to the unconfirmed presence of a dangerously poisonous spider, which is also rumored to cause prolonged erections.

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The Penny Markt in Krems an der Donau was temporarily closed on Tuesday after the store manager reported seeing a spider in a box of bananas. To ensure safety, the fire brigade was immediately contacted to investigate the situation.

Described as 4 inches in size and having black and red coloring, the spider was first thought to be a banana spider. However, previous cases involving spiders found on bananas from South America identified this spider as the Brazilian wandering spider.

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The Brazilian wandering spider has the world’s deadliest bite, capable of inducing symptoms such as hypothermia, blurred vision, and seizures. In particular, in some cases, its bites are associated with prolonged erections that last for hours. As NY Breaking reports, researchers have explored the potential of spider venom in studies aimed at treating erectile dysfunction.

The supermarket chain, owned by Reve Retail Group, undertook thorough cleaning and disinfection measures following the incident. According to Austrian news source NÖN, the incident led to a two-day store closure.

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Reve spokeswoman Claudia Ribler assured the branch was safe and sanitized. She said, “It is unlikely that the creature that was observed was in the store.”

However, Revey has imposed restrictions on reporters, not allowing them to take photos inside the store and to refrain from any inquiries involving supermarket staff.

All perishable items have been withdrawn and replaced, with the company highlighting that “no cobwebs have been found so far” during the extensive search process.

The company’s statement, translated by Google, emphasized that “all precautions are being taken for safety and will be implemented with utmost precision with the aim of reopening the branch on time.”

Despite these assurances, a section of shoppers showed reluctance to revisit the store. A man told a local reporter that he had suspicions the spider might still be in the store, asking, “Where did it disappear to?” This sentiment led them to express their intention not to buy any fruit for the time being.

Another perspective was offered by a shopkeeper who argued that if the shop posed a real security threat, it would not have resumed operations after a long closure and its employees would not have returned to their duties.

Expressing confidence in the Penny Store’s reputation, she confirmed to NÖN, “The Penny Store in Krems is well-rooted in the community. People know that the staff is very responsible.”

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