Mebbe that Brown Recluse wanted the chair all to himself. No matter what reason, I’m sure he’s thanking Him. And researchers should be looking into what’s in these Brown Recluse’s venom.
Exactly! I imagine there are hundreds of different compounds. Maybe the venom doesn't simply shut down the nerves but actually makes them start growing. Perhaps when nerves are actively growing, they are shut down by default? But the spider doesn't know that. And he doesn't care. All he wants is for his prey to stop squirming long enough for him to eat it. Nature gave him a venom that works and so he's happy. Who knew it works because it kick starts nerves back into grow mode?
This is all total speculation on my part, of course, but I agree with you that researchers should be taking a long hard look at all kinds of different venoms. And I think they are, but they should definitely keep at it! There are some mysteries there.