I was a bit idk....sketchy maybe the right word about them, not really afraid but wouldn't touch or hold one. Then I got 'Rantula as a tiny, tiny little speck of a spiderling and very slowly got over it. At first I would just stroke her with the end of my hair, then I grew the cajones to pet her little butt with my finger and moved up to holding her.
Now she's huge and adorable and I'm not afraid at all! Although I never get to touch her anymore, she built a nice little borrow and she only comes out when she wants, which is not when I'm messing with her. If she's happier I'm cool with it.