Updated 23 October 2003, 13.53

Sally conquers her fear to hold Terri the tarantula

One of the beastmaster's helpers, Sally, was terrified of tarantulas.

Tania told Sally to imagine the spider wearing tap shoes. Minutes later, Sally was holding Terri the tarantula.

The pair get friendly with Mr Lucas the rat

To get over a fear of spiders or snakes, Tania said it's a good idea to read up about the creatures and learn to love them.

"Get a book about spiders - they are fantastic creatures. Look at the webs they weave and start enjoying looking at them before you reach out and touch one."

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Tarantula handler Hannah said: "If you get used to spiders at a young age, you're less likely to be scared of them when you're older."

The beastmaster said his fave creatures were white rats Mr Lucas and Ratticus. "They're so cuddly," he sniggered.

Some of the creepy creatures will be on show at the London Dungeon as part of a special Halloween event.

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