Tarantulas

With a lifespan of nearly 30 years, tarantula spiders can grow to almost the size of a personal pizza. Most tarantulas are afraid of large predators (like humans) but if provoked—watch out! Though their venom isn’t deadly, it’s not pleasant and can cause rashes and pain at the biting point. That’s partly why you shouldn’t ignore spider bites or these 7 other bug bites.

How to protect yourself: The best way to protect yourself against tarantulas is to keep them away as much as possible. Like black widow spiders, tarantulas love small, dark spaces. So keep your space neat, clean, and organized as much as possible. Regularly dust and wear protective clothing while working in a hot spot for spiders