Tarantulas make wonderful pets, but some people have an irrational fear of them. They wrongly believe that they possess a deadly bite and that these large spiders are vicious monsters. The reality is ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Here's some advice stemming from the unusual case of a man who had spider hairs stuck in his cornea: Be sure to cover your eyes when hanging around with your pet tarantula.

Imagine being the owner of a pet tarantula. These creatures are not easy to maintain - they need ideal conditions, from the correct temperature to food, in order to flourish. Now, picture losing that ...

Despite their intimidating appearance, tarantulas are surprisingly fragile. In this YouTube video, a veterinarian cares for a tarantula that has become constipated (impacted) and is unable to excrete ...

Tarantulas are typically found in warmer, drier climates. Although venomous, tarantula bites are not life-threatening to humans, but can be painful. It is legal to own a tarantula in Ohio without a ...

A girl in Texas was thrilled when she discovered that she had received a tarantula on Christmas morning. Footage taken by Katheryn Hernon shows her daughter opening a present on Thursday, December 25, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A girl in Texas was thrilled when she discovered that she had received a tarantula on Christmas morning. Footage taken by Katheryn ...