Hold a tarantula

🔄 Repeatable👤 All ages

adrenalinelearning

Overcome deep-seated arachnophobia by letting a gentle tarantula crawl across your palms at reptile shows, pet stores, or exotic animal experiences. These surprisingly docile creatures move slowly and rarely bite, making them perfect for conquering spider fears. The soft sensation of their feet contrasts sharply with most people's expectations of these misunderstood arachnids.

Difficulty

20/100Easy

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Cost

$20 – $100

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Time

15min

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People

1–1

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Setting

either

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Season

any

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Equipment

None needed

People who tried this

“Today I held a tarantula. It was brief, but it was surprisingly pleasant. She gave me a test tap before moving onto my hand. The tips of those tiny little legs felt like q-tips. She moved slowly. She was incredibly lightweight. And she was pretty.”

positive— Aiuner · r/spiderssource ↗