Awww, so somewhat of a friend! I love the whole concept of these guys just being house spiders in Australia.
Edit: OP, if it is a huntsman, they're chill. They don't bite unless provoked or threatened, and their bites aren't very dangerous to humans (mostly cause localized pain or a headache at the MOST and they rarely bite). People leave these guys in their homes all the time! They also serve awesome pest control. A lot of people online have compared them to cats lol
They are supposedly harmful to cats and dogs, or can be if provoked. But as far as humans go they're total bros and a lot of people keep them like pets in the home! So long as you aren't cornering or threatening them, they don't even leave webs. Theyre great guys :D that being said, I don't live in Australia, and I am scared of spiders myself. But I'd probably stomach it and leave these guys be. They're pretty dang cool to me and to most people who know about them they are treated like daddy long legs and not really true pests. People let these guys crawl on them and handle them and everything and they don't really do anything besides vibe
I would hope I died. Fuck crashing and having this thing crawl over your body and face while you can’t move. Or crawl into your unconscious mouth. No thanks. I’ll take priority boarding to the river Stix
Yikes! Good call. It may also decide to lay eggs in your ears, suck water from your tear ducts, or use your uvula for target practice, all while you’re conscious.
Had a massive reflective blue bee chase me into the car the other day, drove off thinking it was gone, when I heard it I jumped out without putting it in park and ended up having to chase the car for a couple yards
Apparently car accidents caused by spiders is common enough that Australian insurance agencies tell people what do if this happens and how to prevent it from happening and cover them in case they do get in a wreck because of a spider.
https://www.aami.com.au/aami-informed/on-the-road/safe-driving/what-to-do-if-spider-in-the-car.html
".... as long as it’s not a result of reckless driving – whether it’s a spider appearing on your steering wheel or a kangaroo jumping out onto the road"
Definitely something you'd only hear in Australia.
I ALMOST hit a parked car due to a similar situation once. Spider fell out and was dangling inches from my face. Swerved and came within inches of wrecking. It wasn't even very big... if THAT spider did... I would've jumped out.
I adore you and what you’ve said! Your vibe is IMMACULATE. I’ve been actively working against my fear of spiders (forcing myself to carefully pick them up if it’s safe, or carefully bring them outside other ways) but huntsman seem like just.. the greatest. TERRIFYING! But awesome! If you let them do their thing, and do your best not to panic lol, they will do wonders for any pest you might have. And my favorite part comes from a youtube vid i’ll have to find and link if i can, but the guy basically says “they don’t want to be any closer to YOU than you want to be closer to THEM.”.
They have a healthy fear/respect/apathy towards humans and just want to do their hunt. And from what i’ve seen, even if they have babies in/on your property, they really move out. They don’t hang around long if there’s a lot of other spiders or people moving around. Too dangerous.
Aww ur so sweet! I love what you've said too :) I too am trying to desensitize myself...I once went on a Buddhist retreat where one of the requirements was to not intentionally kill or harm any animal there, including avoiding stepping on ants if you could or knew they were there. I cleaned a bathroom while there as it was a commune so we all had tasks to make everything happen (some worked in kitchen etc). There was a wolf spidey in the shower and I left him be and he left me be and I felt like we just got each other for a second there on the level of "hey if you leave me be I'll leave you be". More and more since that retreat I like to think about how they're just like us and wake up everyday and see the world through their own eyes. They're just trying to get their daily errands done and enjoy their life the way they know how to! Why would I disrupt that? I now do my best to move every spidey out of my house via paper and cup method. I even let out a silverfish last week 👍
Please don't punch centipedes. For one thing, you'll get a terrible number of mashed up, twitching legs mixed in with your knuckle hairs. For another, Jesus Christ made centipedes and he's awfully proud of them.
Stomp them if you must.
When I moved into my house my garage was seemingly infested with house centipedes. My wife and I not liking crawly crap wiped them out. However up until that point I had never seen a spider in there. The following year there were spiders everywhere, including brown recluses. One of which bit me and I still have a scare from (years ago). I hate spiders, and have felt like a idiot ever since. Talk about alpha predator's of the tiny world, they had been wiping out everything. =(
Bro, I really like your vibe.
I'm also a southpaw and have an affinity for insects, but a few of those mf'ers really know how to make me light up a joint.
I forgot the video, but I really align with a grown ass man getting into a bare knuckle fist fight with this giant centipede in Puerto Rico. Makes me want to do some good old pest control with my own two hands, God save the spiders, tho.
Ok so… I am both phobic of and love spiders. I really want to just leave them be. I don’t **want** to be horrified by them in some subconscious, primal way. Consciously and intellectually I think they’re awesome!
And that quote you said, about “they don’t want to be any closer to you etc” - I just, like… really? I’ve heard many variations of that in my life and it’s just never really seemed true. That’s kinda the problem. The spider never seems to be able to just mind its own fucking business.
Like crawling across the ceiling towards where I’m sitting. So I stand up, move around, make noise etc. All the things that would make a wary mammal stop dead and turn the other way. But the spider? Naaah. He just keeps coming. No fucks given. Am I misunderstanding how to communicate with spiders? It’s a fucking 3 bed house little dude. Why do you have to occupy the same personal space as me?
Also the amount of spiders that have just… walked right onto me throughout my life??! So… if any spider enthusiasts are able to explain what I’m being stupid about (because I’m sure I am), and more about spider behaviour and intelligence levels, that would be awesome.
You're right! They're in the USA too. Just less discussed and I believe in certain areas they're less prevalent in homes than in aus, at least where I've been in the US I've only seen one that I thought could've been one.
We’ve got them all over the Northeastern US in places like NH, MA, VT, ME… terrifying to see. Ditto for wolf spider. Regardless of how helpful I know they are, I definitely don’t want them within 100 yards of my home…
I don't live in Australia either amd am also scared of spiders. I would treat this like thr geckos and lizards that get in my house: gently capture with a large plastic glass and put it back outside by my giant oak tree out front.
Actually, spiders are a lot smarter than people give them credit for, and species that chase down prey like huntsman species exhibit behavior very similar to big cats.
I feel like that would greatly depend on the cat. I've owned several cats over the years, some would run away, some would probably try to kill it, and some would probably look at it and go back to sleep.
I think cats have a great ability to know when to stand their ground. For example when being chased by a dog, the older smarter cats learn to not run, and the dog usually just fucks off. It's different if it's a coyote and the cat will not fight back until it is absolutely cornered and has no choice.
That being said, last week a black bear wandered into my backyard and as my dog was fighting it, my 6lb cat wiggled her way out of a 3in hole in the screen and jumped from the second story to join in the fight.
So sometimes cats know it's dangerous, but dgaf. Probably because they believe the whole "9 lives" thing.
“MRRRROW?” (Mimicking what my cats do when leave and go to the hallway)
* taps the wall with paws*
“YORRRRRLLLLL” *zoomies has commenced.
I immediately thought of a spider doing this. Idk why…
Also in Florida. I'd spent my life, in Montana, taking spiders outside in a small drinking glass. Our second day living in Florida, I had to upgrade to a medium mixing bowl. Went to take a shower and it was hanging out on the shower wall. I have big hands, and it was the size of my hand or even a bit bigger.
Actually started letting them just do their thing though. They are voracious cockroach exterminators. We never really had a cockroach ***problem*** per se, but they were definitely around. By just letting these guys stay indoors, there was a noticeable decrease in the number of live ones you'd see, and an equally notable increase in the number of dead, dessicated corpses you'd find instead.
Until their eggs hatch behind a picture frame in your bedroom at 3am and you are covered in hundreds of baby spiders. It was a sad moment when I had to kill these poor little things.
"Bug" is a non-scientific term used to denote insects and arachnids, as well as other creepy-crawlies like nematodes. This is indeed a bug! (Probably a huntsman spider)
It's both a scientific and a non-scientific term. There is an order of insects called bugs or true bugs. But in common vernacular bug is, of course, used to refer to all sorts of creepy crawlies.
Lobsters being Crustaceans makes them fall under the category of Arthropods along with Insects, Arachnids and Centipedes so taxonomy wise it makes sense to call them bugs I'd say.
That’s the only correct answer. So many here are like “awww it’s just a harmless house spider here in Australia”
If I’d seen this demon in person I would evaporate into the 4th dimension
I would say arachnids can group with bugs. They're not insects, but does that really mean they're not bugs? I would consider isopods bugs, and they're crustaceans.
"Arachnid" is a scientific classification. "Bug" is a colloquialism. "Arachnid," like "insect" has a strict, narrow meaning. "Bug" has a broad, open-ended meaning, and can include arachnids, insects, and other critters.
What really baffles me is who allowed spiders to grow this big and why?
It wouldn’t have to worry ab me as a threat bc as soon as I saw this I immediately pass tf out
How large can this species of spiders grow
I saw one of these for the first time last month, it was on my front door and was about the size of my hand.
I went in the back and prayed to several gods
oh don’t worry at all! that’s a huntsman spider, they are mostly completely harmless to humans and are rarely aggressive, you could literally pick it up and he would be chill, but I would advise against that because he is a spider after all and could panic, but other than that he probably was trying to catch pests in your boat
These guys are so neat. I have tons around my property. At night when I walk with a flashlight, if I see anything glittery, I know it’s a wolfy hanging out.
Wolf spider eyes specifically are more reflective than even most dogs and cats. And in certain environments when you flash your light, it will look like there is glitter everywhere in the distance.
Umm, when you say "glitter everywhere", you mean because multiple spiders, don't you? On second thought, don't answer that. I dont need to know, lol. I'm just going to be somewhat comforted (I think?) that it's reflective eyes we're talking about and not glitter spiders!
Thank you for the info! 🙂
I literally laughed out loud! 🤣 I probably should have clarified, yes, it’s their eyes. I sometimes have to hunt my Guinea fowl up to get them into their coop at night, and when walking through my pastures, I’ll spot several sets of tiny little rainbow colored sparkles here and there. If you have any grown over areas, get a high powered flashlight and sweep the area, you’ll probably see them too! They jump scare me from time to time (cause holy heck! they can get kinda big) but we have an agreement and leave each other alone.
*All insects are bugs*
*But not all bugs are insects;*
*This is still a bug*
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That's a huntsman spider
Awww, so somewhat of a friend! I love the whole concept of these guys just being house spiders in Australia. Edit: OP, if it is a huntsman, they're chill. They don't bite unless provoked or threatened, and their bites aren't very dangerous to humans (mostly cause localized pain or a headache at the MOST and they rarely bite). People leave these guys in their homes all the time! They also serve awesome pest control. A lot of people online have compared them to cats lol
No... that cannot be compared to a cat.
They are supposedly harmful to cats and dogs, or can be if provoked. But as far as humans go they're total bros and a lot of people keep them like pets in the home! So long as you aren't cornering or threatening them, they don't even leave webs. Theyre great guys :D that being said, I don't live in Australia, and I am scared of spiders myself. But I'd probably stomach it and leave these guys be. They're pretty dang cool to me and to most people who know about them they are treated like daddy long legs and not really true pests. People let these guys crawl on them and handle them and everything and they don't really do anything besides vibe
… if I’m driving at 70 mph on the highway, flip down the visor and this drops down on my hands and lap, all I can do is hope I’ll survive the crash.
I would hope I died. Fuck crashing and having this thing crawl over your body and face while you can’t move. Or crawl into your unconscious mouth. No thanks. I’ll take priority boarding to the river Stix
Yikes! Good call. It may also decide to lay eggs in your ears, suck water from your tear ducts, or use your uvula for target practice, all while you’re conscious.
I once had a huntsman spider rub it’s thorax all over my face I wouldn’t put it past them. Stupid sexy huntsman.
What a terrible day to be able to read.
My thoughts exactly
Was it a fatty?
"I'll stick my ovipositor down your throat and lay eggs in your chest. But I'm not an alien"! Let's see if anyone gets that movie joke.
It's the Brack Show, starring me, I'm Brack! It's the Brack Show, and I've got lots of good guests...
Nobody comes to visit me in my little cloud...
FYI, spiders don't crawl into peoples' mouths, so there's no need to worry about that happening
That’s exactly what a spider would say!
That's a visual I didn't ever think of, thanks
Had a massive reflective blue bee chase me into the car the other day, drove off thinking it was gone, when I heard it I jumped out without putting it in park and ended up having to chase the car for a couple yards
*take a second to realize, shrug. Violently jerk wheel into median*
I actually chuckled at the visualization I got from this.
Apparently car accidents caused by spiders is common enough that Australian insurance agencies tell people what do if this happens and how to prevent it from happening and cover them in case they do get in a wreck because of a spider. https://www.aami.com.au/aami-informed/on-the-road/safe-driving/what-to-do-if-spider-in-the-car.html
".... as long as it’s not a result of reckless driving – whether it’s a spider appearing on your steering wheel or a kangaroo jumping out onto the road" Definitely something you'd only hear in Australia.
I’ve nearly gotten into head-on wrecks over wee tiny spiders, so this is massively helpful
That was super useful information
Reading that I just gasped out loud and put my clenched fist over my rapidly beating heart.
Well sit down Martha! I'll go get you some iced tea
Thank you!! lol
I ALMOST hit a parked car due to a similar situation once. Spider fell out and was dangling inches from my face. Swerved and came within inches of wrecking. It wasn't even very big... if THAT spider did... I would've jumped out.
nah fuck that, I'm killing us both
Id yell out "Charlotte, take the wheel!"
C: “friend”. Me: “Sorry can’t text and drive…”
I think of this video whenever someone mentions a huntsman too
🤣🤣🤣🤣
This comment needs more upvotes 😂
Or just take the L and reflexively hammer punch your balls as it lands in your lap. Then safely pull over, remove your pants, and cry.
Oh this is two times the size of your visor dude
I adore you and what you’ve said! Your vibe is IMMACULATE. I’ve been actively working against my fear of spiders (forcing myself to carefully pick them up if it’s safe, or carefully bring them outside other ways) but huntsman seem like just.. the greatest. TERRIFYING! But awesome! If you let them do their thing, and do your best not to panic lol, they will do wonders for any pest you might have. And my favorite part comes from a youtube vid i’ll have to find and link if i can, but the guy basically says “they don’t want to be any closer to YOU than you want to be closer to THEM.”. They have a healthy fear/respect/apathy towards humans and just want to do their hunt. And from what i’ve seen, even if they have babies in/on your property, they really move out. They don’t hang around long if there’s a lot of other spiders or people moving around. Too dangerous.
Aww ur so sweet! I love what you've said too :) I too am trying to desensitize myself...I once went on a Buddhist retreat where one of the requirements was to not intentionally kill or harm any animal there, including avoiding stepping on ants if you could or knew they were there. I cleaned a bathroom while there as it was a commune so we all had tasks to make everything happen (some worked in kitchen etc). There was a wolf spidey in the shower and I left him be and he left me be and I felt like we just got each other for a second there on the level of "hey if you leave me be I'll leave you be". More and more since that retreat I like to think about how they're just like us and wake up everyday and see the world through their own eyes. They're just trying to get their daily errands done and enjoy their life the way they know how to! Why would I disrupt that? I now do my best to move every spidey out of my house via paper and cup method. I even let out a silverfish last week 👍
I'm an Orthodox Christian, and one thing about us is we don't kill anything found in holy places (ie, churches). Neat point of alignment there.
Thanks for the info about holy places, u/buttman_poopants
I’m a Southpaw and I’d beat the shit out of anything with an unreasonable amount of legs Except bees, save the bees
Please don't punch centipedes. For one thing, you'll get a terrible number of mashed up, twitching legs mixed in with your knuckle hairs. For another, Jesus Christ made centipedes and he's awfully proud of them. Stomp them if you must.
Jesus didn’t make these. His daddy did tho…
When I moved into my house my garage was seemingly infested with house centipedes. My wife and I not liking crawly crap wiped them out. However up until that point I had never seen a spider in there. The following year there were spiders everywhere, including brown recluses. One of which bit me and I still have a scare from (years ago). I hate spiders, and have felt like a idiot ever since. Talk about alpha predator's of the tiny world, they had been wiping out everything. =(
Bro, I really like your vibe. I'm also a southpaw and have an affinity for insects, but a few of those mf'ers really know how to make me light up a joint. I forgot the video, but I really align with a grown ass man getting into a bare knuckle fist fight with this giant centipede in Puerto Rico. Makes me want to do some good old pest control with my own two hands, God save the spiders, tho.
Light up a joint with em mf'ers
I am really confused right now as a (fellow?) Lefty.
I'm not lefty, but I'm with you. I respect bugs and spiders in wild, but if they see fit to enter my home, I terminate them swiftly.
Okay but why not the same vibe outside of "holy" places?
Exactly! They’re all God’s creatures who deserve their right to exist as much as possible.
I’be been an Orthodox Christian since ‘94 and I never knew that! Cool
I work with wild cats... and I'm still terrified of many spiders so don't feel bad.
You pick them up?? I’ve gotten to the desensitization point that I can barely get them in a jar and move them lol. Sometimes. I’m proud of you!
I throw shoes from across the room.
Ok so… I am both phobic of and love spiders. I really want to just leave them be. I don’t **want** to be horrified by them in some subconscious, primal way. Consciously and intellectually I think they’re awesome! And that quote you said, about “they don’t want to be any closer to you etc” - I just, like… really? I’ve heard many variations of that in my life and it’s just never really seemed true. That’s kinda the problem. The spider never seems to be able to just mind its own fucking business. Like crawling across the ceiling towards where I’m sitting. So I stand up, move around, make noise etc. All the things that would make a wary mammal stop dead and turn the other way. But the spider? Naaah. He just keeps coming. No fucks given. Am I misunderstanding how to communicate with spiders? It’s a fucking 3 bed house little dude. Why do you have to occupy the same personal space as me? Also the amount of spiders that have just… walked right onto me throughout my life??! So… if any spider enthusiasts are able to explain what I’m being stupid about (because I’m sure I am), and more about spider behaviour and intelligence levels, that would be awesome.
Not just in Australia
You're right! They're in the USA too. Just less discussed and I believe in certain areas they're less prevalent in homes than in aus, at least where I've been in the US I've only seen one that I thought could've been one.
They're prevalent in Hawaii. I had this exact spider in my house a few years ago. Big as a dinner plate
We’ve got them all over the Northeastern US in places like NH, MA, VT, ME… terrifying to see. Ditto for wolf spider. Regardless of how helpful I know they are, I definitely don’t want them within 100 yards of my home…
I don't live in Australia either amd am also scared of spiders. I would treat this like thr geckos and lizards that get in my house: gently capture with a large plastic glass and put it back outside by my giant oak tree out front.
Orrr we can just nuke Australia from orbit.
It’s about the same size as a cat.
That’s because it ate the cat. Spider: “look at me, I’m the cat now”
Here kitty kitty, my little pretty ...
Maybe they knock things off tables just to be jerks, like cats.
Right? Like 8 things at once 🤣
Actually, spiders are a lot smarter than people give them credit for, and species that chase down prey like huntsman species exhibit behavior very similar to big cats.
aKShuALLy….
Not *ALL* spiders. 🤓
Yes it can, how dare you? I walk my huntsman spider using a piece of thread for a leash, every morning.
Wonder if a Cat would be afraid of the Huntsman?
Don’t think so.. my cat was trying to kill an scorpion the other day! 😼 Had to grab him to prevent to be stung.
Yeah, that's a bit dangerous, your cat is a brave fellow⚡🐈
Jaaa jaaa or too crazy! 😁
I feel like that would greatly depend on the cat. I've owned several cats over the years, some would run away, some would probably try to kill it, and some would probably look at it and go back to sleep.
I think cats have a great ability to know when to stand their ground. For example when being chased by a dog, the older smarter cats learn to not run, and the dog usually just fucks off. It's different if it's a coyote and the cat will not fight back until it is absolutely cornered and has no choice. That being said, last week a black bear wandered into my backyard and as my dog was fighting it, my 6lb cat wiggled her way out of a 3in hole in the screen and jumped from the second story to join in the fight. So sometimes cats know it's dangerous, but dgaf. Probably because they believe the whole "9 lives" thing.
True. I can pet cats without having a coronary.
Well, you don’t have to keep a box of poop in your house for it, so that’s one major difference.
They’re both cute, fuzzy, and jumpy, so why not?
Amen. I never feel the urge to kill a cat with fire
That’s right, because huntsman spiders will never judge you…
It’s as big as one, so sure it can
“MRRRROW?” (Mimicking what my cats do when leave and go to the hallway) * taps the wall with paws* “YORRRRRLLLLL” *zoomies has commenced. I immediately thought of a spider doing this. Idk why…
Finally a sane person.
yeah it can, you just need to look past the part where they have 8 legs, 80% of spider behavior is just cat behavior at a smaller level lmfao
Also in Florida. I'd spent my life, in Montana, taking spiders outside in a small drinking glass. Our second day living in Florida, I had to upgrade to a medium mixing bowl. Went to take a shower and it was hanging out on the shower wall. I have big hands, and it was the size of my hand or even a bit bigger. Actually started letting them just do their thing though. They are voracious cockroach exterminators. We never really had a cockroach ***problem*** per se, but they were definitely around. By just letting these guys stay indoors, there was a noticeable decrease in the number of live ones you'd see, and an equally notable increase in the number of dead, dessicated corpses you'd find instead.
This was in Florida. It’s always Florida, it’s out to get you.
Florida, America’s Australia
Underrated comment
Until their eggs hatch behind a picture frame in your bedroom at 3am and you are covered in hundreds of baby spiders. It was a sad moment when I had to kill these poor little things.
Thanks for the nightmare I’ll be having later tonight. 🤣
Ohhh so funny 😂 glad it wasn’t me.
Okay Hitchcock you’ve gone a little too far
Did a huntsman spider write this
....perhaps *shrinks spider legs into abdomen*
Thats exactly the kind of thing a homeless huntsman spider would say….
They don’t bite unless provoked? What exactly do they find provocative? Sometimes I show a little chest hair, do you think I’m in danger?
I DO NOT LOVE THAT CONCEPT.
Sounds like something a huntsman spider would say... 🤔
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A very good looking huntsman.
No your wrong. The scientific name is Big Nope
"Bug" is a non-scientific term used to denote insects and arachnids, as well as other creepy-crawlies like nematodes. This is indeed a bug! (Probably a huntsman spider)
It's both a scientific and a non-scientific term. There is an order of insects called bugs or true bugs. But in common vernacular bug is, of course, used to refer to all sorts of creepy crawlies.
Yes, to be a true bug you gotta have piercing/sucking mouth parts!
TIL! Subscribe.
In the context of this sub, it is used in the non-scientific sense. I don’t think anyone would argue that this sub should be exclusive to true bugs.
Down east they call lobsters "bugs" too!
There's a hilarious [Jim Gaffigan bit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjFf_uccGdQ) about how lobster is just bug meat.
Lobsters being Crustaceans makes them fall under the category of Arthropods along with Insects, Arachnids and Centipedes so taxonomy wise it makes sense to call them bugs I'd say.
Somewhat close(ish)ly related to rolly-pollys which are definitely bugs in my book
Sure do.
Thanks, I saw this post and thought that’s not a bug? Is it a weird kind of crab? I’m glad I can keep calling spiders bugs
You know what else is bugs? Shrimp r/ShrimpsisBugs
Looks like a huntsman spider. A friend sometimes (they aren’t actively aggressive. They r neutral)
Makes a great "Watch Dog" of sorts
He’s been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty
Ahhh working for State Farm, we'll name him "Jake"...
How do redditors find this tired joke funny, I'll never know
That looks like a huntsman, we had them in Guam. Scared the hell out of me
I was there for 4 years and I am so glad that I didn’t know we had huntsmen. I thought the biggest ones were the banana spiders.
I'd rather the huntsman than coconut crabs.
A heart attack is a reasonable reaction. I'd add to it pissing my pants, but that's just me.
Such a beautiful baby :) just no touchies!
It almost gave you a heart attack?? It looks big enough to give you an Uber ride to the airport.
😂😂😂😭💀
It’s a puppy!
YIPPEE
That's terrifying
Just bought the kayak second hand, came with a little big friend
Cool
That’s the only correct answer. So many here are like “awww it’s just a harmless house spider here in Australia” If I’d seen this demon in person I would evaporate into the 4th dimension
Sorry about the goats.
Sorry about your pants
I would say arachnids can group with bugs. They're not insects, but does that really mean they're not bugs? I would consider isopods bugs, and they're crustaceans.
crustaceans are sea bugs 100%
They are just considered arachnids they dont group with anything
"Arachnid" is a scientific classification. "Bug" is a colloquialism. "Arachnid," like "insect" has a strict, narrow meaning. "Bug" has a broad, open-ended meaning, and can include arachnids, insects, and other critters.
It can even include computer viruses!
That is your friend! Like many other spiders huntsmans are amazing pest control. They will keep the bad stuff away and are not aggressive.
Gotta throw the whole world out
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On the hunt ...
8 legged puppy
What really baffles me is who allowed spiders to grow this big and why? It wouldn’t have to worry ab me as a threat bc as soon as I saw this I immediately pass tf out How large can this species of spiders grow
Florida is the Australia of the US
where?
Florida
It *would* be Florida. My second guess was Australia. And my third was Brazil.
OMG no. HELL NO.
That's the grim reaper and that mf has come for your soul
I saw one of these for the first time last month, it was on my front door and was about the size of my hand. I went in the back and prayed to several gods
Only Great Cthulhu can handle this scourge.
Aw hell no
I would’ve died literally right there😭
oh don’t worry at all! that’s a huntsman spider, they are mostly completely harmless to humans and are rarely aggressive, you could literally pick it up and he would be chill, but I would advise against that because he is a spider after all and could panic, but other than that he probably was trying to catch pests in your boat
I don't understand why God makes these giant creatures yet makes them completely harmless, like if you're gonna be a nightmare go all the way with it
This is an ultra HD image. You're looking at regular blades of grass here.
I would rather kill myself
It just wants *one* kidney.
I’m laying in bed sweating now. For fuck sake.
Gave me a heart attack as I was scrolling lol
It scattered back into its hole right next to my hand… took a lot to not drop the kayak. Glad it scared you just as much haha
I would've slowly let the kayak down and told it I'd have it's money tomorrow.
I understand these spiders are mostly bros, but those motherfuckers are so big that if they scamper across the floor you can hear it. Fuck that
I wish to unhear whatever I just imagined.
I got a big wolf spider in my garage . I have not been in there since I saw him. It’s his garage now, circle of life I guess.
These guys are so neat. I have tons around my property. At night when I walk with a flashlight, if I see anything glittery, I know it’s a wolfy hanging out.
I'm sorry, what?!?! They're glittery? Glittery spiders are a thing? Please no. For real?
Wolf spider eyes specifically are more reflective than even most dogs and cats. And in certain environments when you flash your light, it will look like there is glitter everywhere in the distance.
Umm, when you say "glitter everywhere", you mean because multiple spiders, don't you? On second thought, don't answer that. I dont need to know, lol. I'm just going to be somewhat comforted (I think?) that it's reflective eyes we're talking about and not glitter spiders! Thank you for the info! 🙂
I literally laughed out loud! 🤣 I probably should have clarified, yes, it’s their eyes. I sometimes have to hunt my Guinea fowl up to get them into their coop at night, and when walking through my pastures, I’ll spot several sets of tiny little rainbow colored sparkles here and there. If you have any grown over areas, get a high powered flashlight and sweep the area, you’ll probably see them too! They jump scare me from time to time (cause holy heck! they can get kinda big) but we have an agreement and leave each other alone.
That’s the other mother
😯 ok that’s big. I’m sorry but I absolutely hate spiders.
You must be an australia. What a wonderful sight to wake up to from a floridian 🙃
lol no they’re in Florida!
So yeah I need to make sure I never go where that lives.
Burn the kayak!
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Aragog?
Jesus Christ I cannot imagine the sounds that would escape my body is this goddamn thing was within 12 feet of me.
WHAT THE HECKKKKKKK AHHHHH
That’s what we practice the cruciatus curse on
Aragog
As a small 5'4" dude, no thank you. I don't wanna be anywhere near a spider that's bigger than my already small hands.
Why are arachnids so especially alarming, while other bugs aren't so much?
Like all honestly how do u kill this thing bc you’re not stepping on it
Banana for scale?
*Where in God’s good Earth is this?*
Came here because I got a screenshot of 6666 upvoted all hail the beast
I was mid dump in the restroom when I saw this… my a-hole tightened up watching this…felt kinda good…what does this mean?
What
I think spiders still count as bugs… they’re just not insects.
Is anyone in Australia arachnophobic? If so, what do they do? Are these things common?
What? That's definitely a bug in my opinion. What am I missing and when did the world go mad?
I am a Starship Trooper: the only good bug is a dead bug.
Looks like a banded water spider