Quote Originally Posted by Skiploder View Post
Pat -

Different venoms have different effects - neurotoxic, hemotoxic, cytotoxic, etc.

Allergic reactions to a venom are separate from the specific reactions from the components of the venom.

If you and I get the same bite from a FWC, we may have mild swelling and pain from the venom. If I'm allergic, then perhaps I have wheezing, itchy hives and maybe even worse symptoms.

That has nothing to do with the venom being more potent to me as opposed to you. It just means I have an allergy to a component in it.
So doesnt said allergy, make this venom more potent TO YOU?...in fact it does.


Im done arguing potato poTOTo.


The fact is, if you have a reaction to the venom, you may be in serious trouble. But if your not allergic, like Wes said, some swelling and stiffness will occur.