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  2. List of medically significant spider bites - Wikipedia

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    New-world tarantulas—those indigenous to the Americas—have bites that generally pose little threat to humans (other than causing localized pain). The primary defense deployed by these spiders is by means of urticating hairs, which can cause irritant symptoms in humans. Cobalt blue tarantula (Haplopelma lividum), an old-world species

  3. Tarantula - Wikipedia

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    Tarantulas comprise a group of large and often hairy spiders of the family Theraphosidae. [2] As of December 2023, 1,100 species have been identified, with 166 genera. [3] The term "tarantula" is usually used to describe members of the family Theraphosidae, although many other members of the same infraorder (Mygalomorphae) are commonly referred to as "tarantulas" or "false tarantulas".

  4. When do tarantulas come out in Texas, and are they ... - AOL

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    Though tarantulas are venomous, the bite of North American species typically has a mild result in humans, according to the National Capital Poison Center. Tarantulas rarely bite unprovoked, and ...

  5. Pathophysiology of spider bites - Wikipedia

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    * This value is based on experience with human exposures. ** Several other kinds of tarantulas in the pet trade are regarded as giving non-trivial bites. Tarantulas are typically far larger than spiders with the most toxic kinds of venom. However, the sheer volume of the venom may compensate for its lesser toxicity.

  6. Urticating hair - Wikipedia

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    Humans' reaction and the degree of irritation to a defensive urticating hair barrage can vary tremendously, based on the species in question. Some, such as those of the Chilean rose tarantula ( Grammastola rosea ) and the pinktoe tarantula ( Avicularia avicularia ), are fairly mild and innocuous to humans.

  7. Which Pennsylvania spiders are dangerous to humans? How ... - AOL

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    While most spiders can deliver venom, only a few pose a threat to humans. ... Venoms from any spider are poisonous and/or toxic to their prey, but most are not poisonous or toxic to humans.” ...

  8. Spider bite - Wikipedia

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    Spiders do not feed on humans and typically bites occur as a defense mechanism. [20] This can occur from unintentional contact or trapping of the spider. [20] Most spiders have fangs too small to penetrate human skin. [21] Most bites by species large enough for their bites to be noticeable will have no serious medical consequences. [22]

  9. Aphonopelma - Wikipedia

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    Aphonopelma is a genus of tarantulas native to the Americas. It includes nearly all the North American tarantula species north of Mexico and a considerable percentage of the tarantula species that range into Central America. Most are fairly large tarantulas with leg spans of 6 in (16 cm) or more.