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There is no spider on earth whose bite is likely to cause death in humans, especially with medical treatment.

Theraphosid "tarantula" spiders are big and spectacular but not particularly dangerous. Very few pose even a mild bite hazard.

Practically all spiders have venom; none that I know of are poisonous (to eat). "Is it poisonous?" or "Is it venomous" has no meaning.

House spiders could not survive without insect prey. Therefore, your house contains insects even if you see only spiders.

Everyone seems to believe spider bites cause all mystery skin sores, bumps & punctures. Nearly all have other causes.

Tall tales alleging that "camel spiders" (which aren't spiders) have super-powers and do horrible things to men and camels are all phoney.

Spider bite cases resulting in amputation are sometimes reported, but no such case has confirmation of actual spider involvement.

Several studies show that only in rare cases do spider fangs carry lesion-causing microorganisms. Antibiotics help only if it's not a bite.

Hobo spiders are neither aggressive nor are they true house spiders; the inflammatory name "agressive house spider" is a reject.