How do I get over my fear of holding a tarantula?

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).

Is it bad to have a pet tarantula?

Tarantulas can be good pets, but they are not recommended for handling. This is mainly because they can bite and have irritating abdominal hairs. Tarantula bites are mostly non-fatal but can cause itching, swelling, or irritation.

What is the safest tarantula to have as a pet?

10 Best Tarantula Species to Keep as Pets

• 01 of 10. Mexican Red-Knee. Science Photo Library/Getty Images.
• 02 of 10. Chilean Rose. Danita Delimont/Getty Images.
• 03 of 10. Costa Rican Zebra.
• 04 of 10. Mexican Redleg.
• 05 of 10. Honduran Curly Hair.
• 06 of 10. Pink Zebra Beauty.
• 07 of 10. Pink Toe.
• 08 of 10. Brazilian Black.

How do I know if I have arachnophobia?

Symptoms of arachnophobia may include: Immediate fear and anxiety when you see or think about a spider. Fear or anxiety that is out of proportion to the danger the spider poses to you. Avoidance of spiders.

Do tarantulas love their owners?

Tarantulas do not have a sense of smell in the traditional sense of the word, but they do detect chemical cues from their environment via specialized hairs. However, tarantulas do not develop bonds with or acclimate to their keeper, so keep handling to a minimum.

Are tarantulas easy pets?

Tarantulas are normally very easy to keep and have simple day-to-day care needs. Most species do not need heat lamps or special humidity levels. Most only eat once a week, and their prey can be dropped right into the enclosure for your spider to find. Their enclosure needs limited maintenance too.