If you come across a tarantula, don't bother it or try to play with it. These spiders will not bite you unless they feel threatened — if you leave them alone, they will leave you alone.

What happens if a tarantula bites you?

If a tarantula bites you, you may have pain at the site of the bite similar to a bee sting. The area of the bite may become warm and red. ... If you are allergic to tarantula venom, these symptoms may occur: Breathing difficulty.

Do tarantulas bite their owners?

All species of tarantula bite. However, they do not like to bite people. It cannot be stressed enough that tarantulas will only bite a person as a very last resort. Although there are some spiders that tend to be bad-tempered and more aggressive than others, even those prefer to run away than bite.