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How bad are tarantula bites?
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Depends on species: Many species of tarantulas are not harmful to humans. If a tarantula bites it might be a “dry” bite – injecting little to no venom. However, the bite of some tarantulas can cause pain & swelling at the site, muscle cramping, fever, difficulty breathing and exhaustion. The chinese bird spider (a type of tarantula) has been blamed for one death in china.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Can be painful: Can be painful, but not that dangerous.
Answered 5/29/2015
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