Arachnophobia - the fear of spiders - is among the most common of all phobias. But why?
In New Zealand there are few spiders than can bite or harm you, yet for many that is no comfort at all.
Auckland Museum is currently holding an exhibition called "The Poisoners", where the public can pay for the privilege of learning whether these eight legged creatures deserve their bad rap.
Campbell Live decided to send the person in our office with the biggest fear of spiders to see what all the fuss is about.
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