According to an article on abcnews.com, "Here's some advice stemming from the unusual case of a man who had spider hairs stuck in his cornea: Be sure to cover your eyes when hanging around with your pet tarantula.""The authors noted that the Chilean Rose tarantula releases the barbed hair on the back of its body to defend against predators.
"We suggest that tarantula keepers be advised to routinely wear eye protection when handling these animals," the doctors said."
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