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
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
And is consequently non toxic to other mammals like cats
Why do cats get a pass? This is preposterous! I demand a redesign!
Do cats not have sodium ion channels?