Arachnids and reptiles
Have you ever been stepped on, killed, or hit by a book? Welcome to the life of an Arachnid. There is a common misconception of the danger posed by animals. Many people will harm or even kill animals just because of what they are taught, or a fear of their appearance.
I have done a lot of research on this topic, and learned over the years not to trust my instinctive reaction every time I see one. I have been bitten by arachnids and reptiles in the wild, and I have never had to have treatment, or even needed a bandage, due to actions by these animals. I have kept a tarantula and even held wild and captive snakes, and as long as you know which few animals are harmful, you shouldn’t be worried; and if you see one, relocate it, or simply let it be.
Most animals aren’t trying to hurt you, and a lot of reptiles and arachnids can’t really harm you that much. For example, a well known type of reptile, the snake, is known for being highly dangerous; however, only seven percent of snakes can actually harm you. As for venomous animals, they never want to kill you. You'll find that most venomous animals only use venom as a last resort if they feel threatened or in danger. Only 0.001 percent of all spiders can actually mortally harm you. Venom from these few dangerous species actually can save a lot of lives. People study their venom and use it to create antivenom, which saves lives. These animals can also prevent diseases and bites from other animals. Spiders control a lot of the mosquito population and help control other pests as well. Spiders annually eat around 600 million tons of insects every year. They really do keep the harmful insect population down, and sometimes prevent the spread of diseases.
Animals can also feel love, pain, and trust just like we do. Can you imagine if you had 8 legs and shrank to the size of a spider; you would think us humans looked pretty weird too, and you would probably be more scared of the human, than it is of you. Most times, animals only bite us if they feel threatened. You might get bit because you didn’t notice the spider or snake that you are too near.
So next time you see a spider in your house, just move it with a cup. If you see a snake scared by you, leave it be, and you will both feel better.
