venom

i was reading the tarantula keepers guide and it said that no one has ever died from the venom of a tarantula bite

although two people have died, one from lock jaw, and the other from rabbit fever, but thats not from the toxicity of the venom.

it said most bites are just swelling and pain

but you could have more severe reaction and get nuasea, dizziness, and sweats.

and also it said that an allergic reaction from tarantula venom is unheard of.

i didnt know any of this, it was very interesting to read about.

and i forgot to say ..... it said there isnt even anti-venin any where in the world for tarantula bites becuase its not nessasary and isnt worth the money to make

I didn't know that! that is rather interesting

Very interesting! Indian Ornamentals I heard are pretty bad though...venom toxicity and pain

CactusHugger wrote:

Very interesting! Indian Ornamentals I heard are pretty bad though...venom toxicity and pain

Yes, Poecilotheria species have potent venom. I have a 7+ inch female P. pederseni (or "Ghost Ornamental"), that I certainly hope doesn't bite me at any point.

im buying a tiger ornamental sling from ken soon !

hope i dont get bit !

I might get one soon as well haha here is to not getting bit guys!

Yeah, getting bit by a Poecilotheria wouldn't feel all that good...


As far as tarantulas go, they have pretty powerful venom...I've heard of people going to the hospital because of the pain.


In short, be careful, as with all venomous inverts.

TranantulaGuy1987 on youtube was bit by his P. Metalica I think... He certainly wan't in very good condition, yet he documented some of the effects. 10+ to him. lol I really want one, though.

Rob?

Yeah, he's been bitten by a P. regalis and a P. ornata. (The latter of which was definitely worse.)

ken told me if i am bit that i will probably go to hospital for pain

Depends how bad the bite is...but it's definitely a possibility.

Its ashame because aside from a muscle relaxer they cant really do much for you .. obviously monitor heart rate and breathing but not much for the pain/cramping/swelling ive heard.

Here's the P. ornata bite video from tarantulaguy1976:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hceNe_eswQg

im sure they could give u a shot of pain medicine.

Poecilotheria pederseni bite report:

http://www.thebts.co.uk/Bite_ppederseni.htm

CactusHugger wrote:

Very interesting! Indian Ornamentals I heard are pretty bad though...venom toxicity and pain

i'm planning to get one!

interesting read and videos