True or False: Tarantula bites pose a significant threat to humans.

The assertion that tarantula bites pose a significant threat to humans is considered false. While tarantulas do have the capability to bite, their bites are generally not dangerous to humans. The venom of a tarantula is typically mild and causes effects similar to a bee sting, including pain, redness, and swelling at the bite site, but it rarely leads to serious health issues or life-threatening reactions.

Tarantulas are more likely to use their formidable fangs as a means of defense rather than aggression. Most encounters with these arachnids occur when they feel threatened, and even then, they often prefer to flee rather than attack. This relatively benign nature of their venom means that, for the vast majority of people, a tarantula bite is not considered a serious medical threat. Thus, the statement that tarantula bites are a significant threat to humans is not substantiated by scientific understanding of tarantula behavior and venom potency.