If its presence is not desired, it can be easily placed in a container and transported to some area where it can continue, unmolested, to live its useful life. Cautions Even if through carelessness a bite should occur, the venom when injected into man causes only slight swelling, with some numbness and itching which disappears in a short time. The chances of being bitten are so slight that one has little need to worry. Tarantulas are harmless to humans and are often trained as pets, although they can inflict painful bites if provoked. Although both males and females are capable of inflicting a bite when threatened, they rarely do so and their venom is considered to be non-toxic to humans.
Bites are unlikely to cause problems other than pain at the site.
Skin exposure to the urticating hairs will cause itching and a rash. Skin exposures to the urticating hairs are managed by removing the hairs with tape.