I hesitate to say this, but my kids have had many a pet tarantula over the decade we have been in the desert southwest. They are actually very gentle, non-aggressive, and beneficial to the environment (we let them go after a period of time). We home school and the kids really enjoyed learning about Camel Spiders, Scorpions and Tarantulas.
The only things that will keep me in the car (or house) are the Rattlesnakes! I call animal control and they come and haul them off.
Fortunately or unfortunately, our flock of chickens keep all of the little creeping critters under control. Have you ever seen a flock of chickens play "football" with a dead mouse??? Hilarious.
Deb