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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sabeth" data-source="post: 27752" data-attributes="member: 545"><p>A bite from a New World tarantula (like the A. genic) rarely results in anything more serious than the puncture wounds from the fangs; often the T will not even inject venom. The most important thing is to wash the wounds thoroughly. Covering the bite will also help protect it from infection. Redness, swelling, or increasing pain can signal infection, in which case medical attention should be sought. The majority of tarantula bites are completely inconsequential.</p></blockquote><p></p>