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How deadly is a tarantula bite?
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Usually is not.: 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 6/24/2014
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Not very: Unless you are allergic, a tarantula bite is just painful.
Answered 5/26/2015
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