The spider is not aggressive and usually retreates to cover when disturbed. Most bites occur when a person crushes the spider while putting on old clothes that have been hanging in a garage, or by rolling on the spider while asleep in bed. Non Poisonous Spiders Tarantula's, Jumping Spiders, Wolf Spiders and Garden Spiders are victims of a so-called spider phobia and are considered to be armed and dangerous simply because the possess the same spider shape and characteristics as the brown recluse and black widow. They are hairy, large and formidable, but their bite is less harmful than a bee sting. Some people, however, are extremely allergic to spider venom, so if you are bitten and have an adverse reaction, don't hesitate to see your physician immediately.
Many people have tarantula's as pets.
The garden spider is sometimes called a yellow sac spider - although the yellow sac spider is a completely different species. The garden spider weaves a beautiful web and is the best looking of all the spiders. We're not sure that the wolf spider looks like a wolf. The hunting spider hunts for insects, not people. Jumping Spider Jumping spiders can jump, as most spiders can, although nobody is for sure how far or high.