How do I stop being scared of tarantulas?

Often, a combination of counseling and medication may be used to treat arachnophobia. Relaxation techniques such as meditation also can be helpful in the treatment of arachnophobia. As with other phobias, arachnophobia can be treated with exposure therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Can tarantulas make good pets?

They get the most unexpected animal as pets, and when you learn about them, they will leave you in awe. Tarantulas require very little maintenance and cost, can live long, take up minimal space, and are incredibly docile – making them perfect pets!

Why are people so afraid of tarantulas?

People fear spiders and there are few spiders that create an aura of fear more than the tarantula. Most of this is due to myths, misinformation, and Hollywood using the large, colorful, hairy spiders as villains in a number of movies and TV shows over the years.

Who do I call if I have a problem with tarantulas?

If you have a problem with tarantulas, other spiders, or other pests, contact your local Western Exterminator office. Click on one of the questions below to be taken right to the answer. What do tarantulas look like? What do baby tarantulas look like? Where do tarantulas live in the U.S.? Where do tarantulas live? Where do tarantulas hide?

Should I get a tarantula as a pet?

If so, you might do better with a hamster or a gerbil. Though common pet tarantula species are docile, they can easily spook if you are trying to handle them and squirm out of your hand. Falls are nearly always fatal for tarantulas, as their abdomens rupture easily.

Do tarantulas have a bad rap?

Tarantulas have a bad rap because of their size, but this family of spiders doesn’t want to take over the world. Believe me, they’ve had plenty of time to try. Do Tarantulas Vary in Size?