Arachnophobia is the irrational and often debilitating fear or paranoia of spiders. This phobia dates back to the Middle Ages, when many Europeans believed that spiders were a carrier for life threatening diseases, including the black plague. Today, millions of people around the world are still afraid of these creepy crawlers and will act in an irrational manner when they come in contact with the smallest of these eight legged creatures. However, on the flip side, many individuals and tattoo collectors are fascinated by the misunderstood elegance and beauty of spiders—inking their likeness on their skin for the rest of their life. Take a look at some sensational creepy crawlers in the video gallery below, then let us know what you think about spiders in the comments section on Facebook.
