So far as the arachnid problem goes.......I think that was an appropriate, measured response.
I was under a car, in the yard one time, when a mouse ran across my chest and into the armpit of my jacket.
Holy screaming willies......After I got out from under the car & removed the frightened creature, I looked around to make sure no one saw me. Not a good place to loose respect.
One guy I know caught his shoe on fire while torching off a part....Every time he comes in, the owner's son & his fetcher buddies hop around on one foot and yell.
He will never live it down.