Tarantula is creeping me out?

My daughter just acquired a pet (?) Tarantula. She already owns an African Emperor Scorpion and a Mountain Dragon Lizard, and has previously had Giant Millipedes ... OK, I don't care much for creepy-crawlies. But she loves them, so I try not to get too freaked out.





But this spider ... it's a Rosehair Tarantula ... I'm having a hard time sleeping, knowing this critter is in my house. It's actually quite beautiful, looks kinda soft and fuzzy and pinkish, and doesn't seem to do much. I'm trying to be open-minded, but ...





Any spider-lovers out there? Maybe I just need some information and reassurance. I don't want to insist that she get rid of it, and I'd feel better if I knew the thing wasn't terribly dangerous. If anyone can help me, I'd sure appreciate it!





Thanks to anyone who answers!

Tarantula is creeping me out?
I have a Chilean rosehair tarantula. I have had her for several years, and she is a very good pet.





If you are worried about her escaping, just make sure to have a heavy lid on top of the terrarium. I used a piece of wood that was about 3/4 inches thick that has the holes already drilled in it and then put a handle on the top so it is easy to remove but impossible for her to budge.





I handle her alot, and she has never bit. Even if she ever did bite, which she won't unless she has you ignore all of her signs that she is not in the mood to be touched. She will expose her fangs and lift up her front long before she ever bites. A tarantula bite is no worse than a bee sting, and rosehairs are about the most docile tarantula you can find. The only thing to watch out for is when they kick hairs. She will lift her back legs up and kick off hairs from her back when she doesn't want to be touched. The hairs aren't dangerous, but they get into the skin and will be irritating for a day or two.





Other than that, they aren't very hard to take care of. Just keep the humidity up, putting water in the corners help with that. Make sure she has a covering, because they sometimes like to burrow. Lots of water, plenty of crickets, and make sure not to bug her when she is molting, or she can die. They actually can appear to be dead when they first molt.





If you have any other questions, feel free to send me a message.
Reply:The tarantula is not dangerous to you. And look on the bright side - spiders eat all the other creepy-crawly bugs.
Reply:This is one of the most docile tarantula you can get. They normally are very good around people and of course, non-poisonous. I even spent a little time refreshing my memory on them by the source I added below.





Just don't step on the poor guy, he moves slow! He can be a good pet believe it or not
Reply:I used to be so afraid of spiders that I would not sleep in a room where there was a spider (even if someone killed it and removed it). I still get the willies around common house spiders, but I have to tell you....one year my son's Cub Scout pack had this animal group come in, and they had a Rosehair Tarantula. I decided to face my fear once and for all, and I was the FIRST volunteer to hold it.. OMG it was a blast!! Okay, it's got eight legs just like the little guys; but it feels different, IDK exactly how to put it; being larger there's more of a presence when it's on your hand, so I don't get the shivers like I would from a tiny house spider being on me.





I held that thing for a good HOUR with no shivers, no freaking out, and I actually sat there and PLAYED with it. I just let it walk from one hand to the other, even put it on my shoulder at one point. My family couldn't believe it was actually ME doing that, that's how bad I used to be. IDK about danger; all animals can bite you, and I've been told that tarantulas are no different; but I believe the one your daughter selected is the least dangerous.
Reply:Well, I am 53, so the kids have brought home every thing in the past.


I also work with entomologist to keep commercial greenhouses bad insect free, by using good insects to eat or parasites the bad guys.


That means I have to get used to handling bugs ALL DAY LONG.


Really it is not bad, most insects only strike out when really tortured somehow.


If your tarantula is female, then she will be a tiny bit more testy than a male.


But in the long run, the bite, if it happens is no worse than a bee sting.


Really a bee sting!


Don't think you need to be its' best friend, let your daughter do that.


But they are generally gentle, especially when food id handed to them and they don't ever have to hunt for it.


In my house we have had rats, snakes , tarantulas, scorpions, Giant cock roaches, GOATS...those are the worst!


dogs horses, and second worse..large tropical birds.


you could loose fingers with those guys!!!!!!!!!!!


I am a spider respecter, I appreciate the role of a spider.


I can keep one clean and well fed...I do not love spiders-I am not a spider-lover SORRY
Reply:I used to be so afraid of spiders that i would freeze when i saw even the smallest ones. just the thought of one crawling on me gave me the chills. than i met someone who had a huge spider like your daughters and he had it crawl on me. The only thing i did not like was it being on me, but you know i learned that as long as they are not poisonous, than it won't kill me. So as long as a spider is not going to jump on me, i wont kill it. they do good as well. they eat other bugs. you are a cool mom. most moms would not let pets like that be around the house
Reply:wow, how old is your daughter, and what amazing pets to own altho, I am not a spider lover, if fact i can't stand them, but kudo's to her, as long as she is responsible and can maintain the safe keeping of them good for her, she just maybe an erotic pet vet...someday, anyway wish i could help you but i think as long as she is responsible pet owner and they are locked up at night, i probley would sleep well.....good luck honey
Reply:Think of it this way: your daughter must be a very interesting person to want those kinds of pets.
Reply:Gawd...sounds like my 9 year old! She's just now moving into the lizard phase....will spiders be next???





I have no help for you. I spent an entire night awake because a hamster was loose and I'm afraid of rodents.....





I keep thinking she'll be like Ellie-May one day and have a house full of "critters" lol





I'll be watching the other answers, just wanted to let you know you're not alone. Good for you supporting her interests!
Reply:spiders are one of the amazing creepies out there. i refuse to kill them. Plus they kill the other things i don't like :) and are said to be lucky. i would try to learn more on them so ur not freaked out...the more one knows on a critter that scares the less they are scared.





I don't think they are harmful. but i think Tarantulas are not to touch where their spinner are in the back they have coarse hair or something... I may be wrong.





i would have had the problem with the millipede...their legs freak me out!

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