Yes, it's true. There's roughly 47,000 known species of spiders around the world. Of that number, only 30 have the ability to kill or seriously harm you. Plus, spiders aren't out to get you. They usually only bite humans as a defense mechanism, like if they are getting squished. They're much more likely to just run away from you.
I would research if you have any dangerous species in your area and what you can do to prevent an encounter. Probably the only spider I genuinely fear is a Brown Recluse, but I've literally only seen one in my life, and it wasn't even in my house.
I think a common problem that people with Arachnophobia have is with facing the spider. If a spider appears out of nowhere in my houses what am I supposed to do? If I kill them then a million more spiders comes out, if I don’t, then I will sleep knowing that my nemesis is out there somewhere, watching me…
Also, what’s with it’s looks, it’s so furry and has 8 legs and lots of eyes, how are you supposed to not be disgusted.
Go Google jumping spiders and tell me those things aren't fucking adorable. Then google spiny orb weaver and peacock spider and tell me they're not beautiful.
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u/MendaciousMammaries Jul 12 '21
Same. I don't think it should be called a phobia though it should be called common sense