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There are many
possible ways and reasons to include hazardous spiders in discussions or
programs about spiders.
First, children
and adults should know something about hazardous species in their area,
learn some basic precautions and what to do if they have been exposed or
bitten.
The natural
fascination with things that can hurt or kill can make the program more
interesting and exciting. People tend to become more open and comfortable
with non-hazardous species if they can distinguish them from hazardous
species.
They can also be
used to introduce many other topics, apply scientific methods and learn
something special about spiders. |
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The United
States has 2 groups of hazardous or what you might call potentially deadly
spiders and a third that is suspect. Bites by many other species can cause
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