Anti arachnophobia device...

check this thing out. it could help cure arachnophobes...LMAO

http://www.eprank.com/index.cfm/prod/Remote_Control_Spider/cat/Remote_Controlled/

I used to know a consultant psychologist who regularly treated arachnophobes. She'd use hypnotherapy mostly, but part of the treatment included handling a large plastic spider that she kept in her desk drawer. I think your suggestion isn't quite as silly as it may sound.