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I just found this while doing some research. It cites the LD50 of a Linothele species (exact species not given in abstract ) as being 0.6 mg/kg for the whole venom. Two specific toxins were isolated from the whole venom, and the LD50 of these purified components were 24 and 19 MICROgrams / kg in mice. This would suggest that whatever Linothele sp. was used, has at least the potential to deliver quite a nasty whack of a bite! The venom has a mix of peptide and protein components, with molecular masses ranging from 5 to 100 kDa, which definitely puts it in the category of being an allergic risk. The main toxin of Latrodectus spp., by comparison has a mass of 120 kDa, and is known for causing anaphylaxis comparatively frequently. Anyway, here is the abstract and link to article ( need a membership to read the whole thing)
http://www.springerlink.com/content/r107n74225307547/
http://www.springerlink.com/content/r107n74225307547/
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