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[–] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 47 points 2 months ago (9 children)

The venom is toxic to the spider's prey by acting on potassium and calcium ion channels. It also acts on the sodium ion channels of primates by coincidence.

Wiki: Robustoxin

[–] ryannathans@aussie.zone 20 points 2 months ago (8 children)

And is consequently non toxic to other mammals like cats

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago (5 children)

Why do cats get a pass? This is preposterous! I demand a redesign!

[–] Echinoderm@aussie.zone 14 points 2 months ago (1 children)

But isn't chocolate toxic to cats? You win some, you lose some.

[–] Flocklesscrow@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

No losing, only winning. I demand a reredesign!

[–] OlinOfTheHillPeople@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago (2 children)
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