What starts as a quick snack could turn into your worst nightmare.
That’s exactly what happened to a British woman who opened a banana—only to have a swarm of venomous spiders pour out into her home.
At first, the woman thought the white spots on the banana peel were harmless mold. But as soon as she peeled it open, she realized she was very, very wrong.
Inside were Brazilian wandering spiders, whose venom is up to 30 times more potent than a rattlesnake's.
Panic set in as the spiders spread through the house, forcing the family to evacuate. Pest control teams had to be called in, and the entire home underwent a deep cleaning to ensure none of the deadly arachnids remained.
No one was bitten, but, according to the media herkkusuut, the incident left the family with a lifelong fear of bananas.
And this wasn’t an isolated case—another family in the UK had the same experience when they unknowingly brought a banana plant into their kitchen.
What Should You Do?
If you notice white spots on your banana, don’t take any chances. It could be a harmless fungal issue—or it could mean spider eggs are lurking inside. To be safe:
Throw the banana away immediately
Keep it sealed in a plastic bag before disposal
Check the rest of your fruit for unusual markings
While rare, cases like this prove it’s worth paying attention to those little white spots. Because nobody wants a deadly surprise with their breakfast.
