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HANDLING: UNNECESSARY STRESS
Handling tarantulas is strongly discouraged for several reasons:
Severe stress
Tarantulas are solitary creatures that enjoy their peace and quiet. Any handling causes them considerable stress. Tarantulas do not need to be handled to be happy. They prefer to observe their surroundings from their terrarium.
Risk of injury to the animal
Tarantulas can injure themselves if they fall, get their legs caught, or are handled roughly.
Risk of injury to the owner
Some species have urticating hairs that can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in humans. In addition, a tarantula bite, although rare, can be painful and lead to complications.
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