I have arachnophobia.... and after few encounters with HUGE !!!! Wolf Spiders in Florida it got even Bigger... ( one day I go sleep to friend house just because we have HUGE !!!! Wolf Spider in Living room) but in Cage when i have protective "glass barrier" they are quite interesting...
I'm working on it... next reptile show I'll try hold one and if I'll do I'll post pictures to prove it !!!