It seems dreadfully counterintuitive that bites from a tiny creature such as a recluse or black widow spider can have disastrous, even lethal consequences for far larger creatures, like humans. How is this possible, given the seemingly insignificant volumes of venom in question?
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All that needs to happen for a venom to be lethal is for it to inhibit the body’s vital systems. If it paralyses your lungs, you die. Stops your heart, you die.
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