Amphipathic peptide that possesses relatively strong activities against Gram-positive bacteria and a fungus, but has very weak antimicrobial activities against Gram-negative bacteria. Also exhibits mild hemolytic activities against human erythrocytes (16 uM induce 8% of hemolysis). Minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) are the following: 48 uM against S.aureus, 36 uM against B.magaterium, 18 uM against M.luteus, 36 uM against vancomycin-resistant Enterococci, 28 uM against methicillin-resistant S.aureus, 48 uM against E.coli, >87 uM against P.putida, >87 uM against K.oxytoca, >87 uM against E.cloacae, 68 uM against S.enterica and 16 uM against the fungus C.tropicalis. Forms an alpha-helical membrane channel in the prey. Expressed by the venom gland. Belongs to the non-disulfide-bridged peptide (NDBP) superfamily. Short antimicrobial peptide (group 4) family.