Supermarket closed due to an erection-causing spider

A supermarket in Austria has been evacuated after a venomous Brazilian wandering spider believed to cause long lasting painful erections was spotted in the bananas.

According to Live Science, the Brazilian wandering spider’s venom 'stimulates' an erection that lasts for hours.

The long-lasting painful erections are caused by the toxins if not treated promptly, which makes it especially dangerous to male victims. 

The Penny shop in Krems an der Donau has remained closed since Tuesday over fears of the four inch black and red spider.

According to New York Post, the store manager rang the fire department after spotting the spider and the store’s banana crates were sealed.

The emergency department warned that the spider is known to reach Europe by hiding in bunches of bananas.

Authorities added that despite an extensive search no spiders have been found yet.

Reports say the shop will likely remain closed until next week.

The size and coloring of the unidentifiable spider however led them to believe it was a Brazilian Wandering Spider, capable of emitting a deadly neurotoxin.

It is one of the planet's most venomous spiders and its bites can be fatal after causing hypothermia, blurred vision, convulsions, and, in some cases, erections.

The Brazilian Wandering Spider is featured in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's most venomous arachnid.

This spider can be found in several South American countries and is known for wandering into areas inhabited by humans.

It can climb walls, hide in clothes, shoes and beds.    BY THE STAR