Acromantula Venom

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Tonks:

> Or anyone know what RL spider venom could be used for 
> and have an idea how this might translate to the WW?

houyhnhnm:

Tarantula venom is being investigated for its potential 
as an antiarrhythmic agent (treatment for abnormal heart 
rhythms), so maybe Slughorn will come up with a potion 
made from acromantula venom that protects against an AK?

Really, I don't imagine JKR put any more time into 
researching experimental pharmacology than she did 
into researching herpetology.