90
True
Brazil
A bite from the Brazilian wandering spider can cause a prolonged male erection.
Infact verdict: True (90/100).
The claim that a bite from the Brazilian wandering spider can cause a prolonged male erection is supported by multiple sources. Snopes confirms that the venom of the Brazilian wandering spider can indeed cause priapism, a condition characterized by a prolonged and painful erection. This is corroborated by other sources, including scientific research, which identifies a toxin in the spider's venom that has potential applications for treating erectile dysfunction. Therefore, the claim is factual and well-supported by evidence.
Individual Claims
90
True
Health
A bite from the Brazilian wandering spider can cause a male genital erection that lasts for several hours.
The claim is supported by evidence from Snopes and other sources indicating that the venom of the Brazilian wandering spider can cause priapism, a prolonged erection. This is a well-documented effect of the spider's venom, which contains a toxin that has been studied for its potential in treating erectile dysfunction.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
1 fact-check match (Snopes: True), 2 web sources corroborate.
