An eager cat that likes something that moves and is also crunchy is a godsend for larger spiders. encouragement can be given by carefully draining pint glasses - so beer does not get on the carpet - and trapping spiders under the glass ready for the appreciative cat. Sadly, some cats do not show themselves as hunters.

i don't mind most little house-spiders. Even the false widow, if you dont bother them, they will avoid you.

but am seriously grossed out by anything of the magnitude of a Tarantula

Kayla did Anfield & Old Trafford

I suppose I’m generally not too bothered by spiders, but the ones I’ve had in the house recently are big enough to march off with my TV if no one was home!!