Most tarantula bites are caused by tarantulas that do not carry venom. A tarantula bite caused by a tarantula that does carry venom, results in more damage to the skin.

Tarantulas that do not contain venom include:

• American tarantula
• Caribbean tarantula
• European tarantula

Tarantulas that contain venom include:

• Peruvian tarantula:
• May cause a large wound
• May damage nerves around the wound