This thread, more than any other, illustrates why the majority of posters should be ignored. Approximately 50% of the posts are preceded with a variation of -

This thread, more than any other, illustrates why the majority of posters should be ignored. Approximately 50% of the posts are preceded with a variation of - "I am just speculating but..." Why on earth would 99.9% of the people on this thread think they have the expertise to offer an opinion of the evolution of arachnid venom is beyond me. Fascinating article, even more fascinating watching humans debate like blind people in the dark.