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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A *NOTHING HAPPENED* Can a tarantula bite kill my bunny?

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    • NunusOwner
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        So I keep about 30 different species of Ts, all of them are venomous. I keep a close lid on all of them and I lever let one escape before… But it’s possible that one day an accident will happen.

        I know their venom is enough to take down mice, but not nearly enough to take down humans. How dangerous are they to bunnies?

        Edit: I’m dedicating a small room with a closed door to Ts so there is very little chance they would ever encounter my bunny. Just so we’re clear before you guys flame me for being irresponsible.


      • Sarita
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          I have no idea – I’m not sure I’ve ever heard another member mention owning tarantula’s either – do you have a tarantula forum that you can post your question to? That is probably going to be your best bet with this question.


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            Posted By Sarita on 1/26/2015 1:25 PM

            I have no idea – I’m not sure I’ve ever heard another member mention owning tarantula’s either – do you have a tarantula forum that you can post your question to? That is probably going to be your best bet with this question.

            Yeah, I guess they don’t mix very well…

            After breeding mice as a food item to my snakes and simultaneously keeping hamsters I guess I’m a little jaded.


          • Beka27
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              They might not be able to “take down” rabbits completely, but i would think they could cause some serious damage, possibly paralysis? I really don’t know enough about this as it’s never come up before. I like Sarita’s idea to check a forum that knows more about tarantulas or contact your vet.


            • LBJ10
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                All spiders are venomous, some more than others. Venom is going to vary between species and it sounds like you have a lot so it would be difficult for someone to give a definitive answer. I did find this that might be helpful:
                http://en.allexperts.com/q/Rabbits-703/Care-spider-bit-Rabbit.htm
                It sounds like even providing supportive care may be difficult given the properties of spider venom.


              • JackRabbit
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                  I can’t really give any advice (I do not do spiders, period!) but wanted to thank you for starting your topic with “nothing happened”. I wish my son would do that!


                • Kokaneeandkahlua
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                    I think I read that Tarantula’s aren’t very venomous. But that being said obviously you don’t want this to ever ever happen.

                    I’d talk to your vet about steps you could take to ensure it doesn’t happen, what to do if it did etc. But ideally you’d have 3 or more degrees of separation between bunnies and spiders so it doesn’t ever happen.


                  • Megabunny
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                      Venemous tarantulas???
                      And people wonder why we like rabbits?? Guess ya gotta be a spider person.?


                    • MoxieMeadows
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                        Even if the tarantula couldn’t *kill* your rabbit, I would assume it’s bite could cause serious harm and discomfort. I would just do my best to avoid the situation. My dog got bit by a little spider and had a large bump (about the size of 2-3 quarters) for a week or two. I wouldn’t want to imagine what a huge tarantula could do to a little bunny. Although it sounds like you’re doing a great job taking care of your bun and your spiders! (although I’m not really a “spider” person. )


                      • LongEaredLions
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                          I am with JR, thanks for adding “nothing happened.” Saves us all a moment of panic!
                          I have no idea what would happen if a rabbit were to be bit, but good for you for doing research now as opposed to later. I think I would just be extra careful that nobunny or nospider (that doesn’t sound as good as “nobunny?”) escapes to somewhere they shouldn’t be? I would also ask your vet what the best course of action would be if your bun was bitten, and maybe write it out and leave it near where bunny is kept, just in case.
                          I have never decided if I love tarantulas or would be terrified of them? I think I would be ok with one of the “fuzzier” types, but who knows?

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