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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.

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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