Even fewer spider bite deaths. It is funny. People do not have a natural fear of snakes, spiders, or other creepy-crawlies. It is a learned irrational fear. I have a snake and a bunch of spiders and scorpions. My 3 year old isn't afraid of any of them. She is fascinated by them. She knows not to touch any she runs across outside and to come and get me but she loves watching them. Every time I have the snake out she wants to touch it. She loves watching the spiders too. She laughs at my friends who are scared of them.