What is the most friendly spider?

The spider, which has been named Chikunia bilde, has been found on the Indonesian island of Bali and has surprised researchers with its "unusually tolerant" demeanor towards humans and other spiders.
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Are there friendly spiders?

Jumping spiders are the best spider for any beginner who wants an entertaining pet. They have a cute appearance and most importantly a friendly nature towards humans. They are very unlikely to bite you, unless you attempt to pick them up directly. If you let them crawl into your hand they will not bite.
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Can spiders be nice to humans?

Spiders aren't really friendly. They're just trying to mind their own business, get something to eat and propagate their species, which, for the most part, ends up being beneficial to most other life, especially humans. We do not need spiders to be friendly we just need them to do what they do.
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What is the most friendly tarantula?

The Mexican red-knee is often the first pet for spider enthusiasts. The females can live around 20 to 30 years while the males only live for about 10 years. A 5- to 10-gallon tank is suitable for these tarantulas. And as they're quite docile, they typically are easy to handle.
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Are Jumping spiders friendly?

Jumping spiders are friendly! Moreover, these spiders are rather curious, and carefully observe the humans around them, before approaching a hideout. They tend to shy away from direct contact and are generally, not aggressive towards humans – making them appear adorable and sociable!
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Are wolf spiders good pets?

In the United States, there are well over 100 species of wolf spiders and these robust and agile hunters are often found in lawns and gardens. If you're intrigued by wolf spiders and want to know if they make good pets, the answer is this: Wolf spiders can be kept as pets but they're not for everyone.
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Are tarantulas friendly?

Owners say they are generally docile and do well when taken to school and group demonstrations. Generally, tarantulas respond to daily handling. They crawl freely when placed on an arm or shoulder, but they definitely are not a pet that an owner can cuddle. Tarantulas are very timid and bite only when provoked.
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Do spiders bond with humans?

Spiders do not have the same understanding of feelings as humans, largely because they do not have the same social structures as us. However, spiders are not completely immune to feelings or emotions. There is research that spiders bond with their offspring, and can grow to like their owners.
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Which spider is the smartest?

Portia is a genus of jumping spider that feeds on other spiders (i.e., they are araneophagic or arachnophagic). They are remarkable for their intelligent hunting behaviour, which suggests that they are capable of learning and problem solving, traits normally attributed to much larger animals.
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What is the cutest spider?

The Maratus personatus, or the masked peacock spider, was recently captured on camera doing an intricate mating dance. The arachnid, with its deep blue eyes, is only a few millimeters in length, and its semaphore style dance and overall soft furry appearance has led to it being dubbed the cutest spider in the world.
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Do spiders like being pet?

As far as I am aware, a spider won't feel affection for you; many spiders don't even perceive things as big as you as other creatures, but rather a part of the landscape.
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What spiders are nice?

Here are some common house spider species that are harmless:
  • Cellar spiders.
  • Common house spiders.
  • Hobo spiders.
  • Jumping spiders.
  • Sac spiders.
  • Wolf spiders.
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Can a spider show affection?

While not usually considered paragons of tender, familial love, some spiders do have a touchy-feely side. ? Scientists have discovered two arachnids that caress their young and snuggle together.
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Can you train a spider?

Researchers at the University of Manchester have trained a regal jumping spider named “Kim” to leap on demand. It's the first time a spider has been successfully trained to jump. Unlike domesticated pets like dogs, spiders typically don't eat more than once a week.
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What is the fastest spider?

Fastest spider

The speediest spider on Earth is the desert-dwelling Moroccan flic-flac spider (Cebrennus rechenbergi), which can reach speeds of up to 1.7 m/s (3.8 mph) when trying to escape predators.
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Do spiders remember your face?

But even though they won't remember you or your face, spiders have better memories than most people think. They have exceptional route planning capabilities and that's where their memory serves them well. Most spiders are intricate web weavers, so they will need to have a good recognition of the space around them.
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Do tarantulas trust their owners?

Tarantulas do not learn to recognize their owners and they cannot be tamed. Avoid getting a tarantula if you're looking for a hands-on, affectionate pet because a spider is the furthest that you can get from this. Spiders react to stimuli in their environment that they perceive as prey, a mate, or as threatening.
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Why are jumping spiders so cute?

These arachnids always have four pairs of eyes, including a large, forward-facing principle pair that make the spiders look rather Muppet-like and cute. These large eyes make jumping spiders a standout among spiders.
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Can a tarantula love you?

Currently, the consensus is that tarantulas do not have the brainpower or capacity to feel or process emotions, therefore they do not have the ability to feel happiness or love (or sadness, etc).
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Why are tarantulas so nice?

Your Friendly Neighborhood Tarantulas As Pets

Yes, they look scary and intimidating, but they are incredibly calm and become docile once used to the environment. Many people who have previously kept tarantulas as pets consider them to be the simplest of pets, as the cost of keeping them is minimal.
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Can daddy long legs bite you?

Myth: The daddy-longlegs has the world's most powerful venom, but fortunately its jaws (fangs) are so small that it can't bite you.
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How do you befriend a wolf spider?

Give her an inch or more of clean, pesticide-free soil and some leaves, small rocks or twigs to hide under. (Artificial plants and rocks like those you get from pet supply stores will work just fine.) Also, make sure the lid to your spider's tank is ventilated, but escape-proof.
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Why do wolf spiders chase you?

In general, and despite their menacing appearance, wolf spiders do not pose much of a threat to human beings. While they may be fast and aggressive when hunting their insect prey, they don't usually bite people unless provoked. If you do come across a wolf spider, its first impulse will probably be to retreat.
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Are wolf spiders babies?

#2: Wolf Spiders are Teeny Tiny Newborns

In fact, if you saw one, you might even mistake it for a tiny speck! Baby wolf spiders come from eggs and are carried around in egg sacs by their mothers until they are ready to hatch. Once they hatch, they depend on their mother for survival.
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Can a spider love me?

I would say that spiders are not capable of love, but as others have said, may perhaps have an understanding of familiarity, but that is only if they recognize the human as, well, a human, and not just a part of their environment.
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