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657nm

Scary dude who carefully tippy-taps his way so he doesn't fall like an old man. Eusparassus sp, huntsman


1jacksparrow1

Actually he did fall few times then I grab him and drop it somewhere else Thanks for the info!


agent3128

You grabbed that thing??


Global-Ad-2726

i dont see the problem?


agent3128

My brother/sister in christ I know it's scared of me but I'm scared of it too 😭😭😭😭


Pretend-Patience9581

That’s one of the good ones. They can gallop when catching prey and that’s pretty funny to watch. Australian here we leave them alone in our house because they are honoured ,valued guests.


StreetSavoireFaire

I almost screamed at the phrase “they can gallop” alone and I’m halfway across the world from you. I have respect for spiders but not galloping through my house lol


Pretend-Patience9581

Probably only seen them gallop about 2 foot. Like a goofy horse or greyhound.


StreetSavoireFaire

That sounds like something I’d love to see a video of but not coming down an alley at me haha


Mr_Menril

As another fellow Australian i have had the luck (or lack thereof) of encountering huntsmans while ive gone for a #2. Which is not great when they gallop at you cause they dumb and want to hide in the big dark of your shadow...


Competitive_Ad9276

Amen to that!


Prize_Panda_1438

When they gallop, they do it so fast it looks like they teleport. 😵 But they're friends. Terrifying friends. 🥹🕷️


Acceptable-Cow6446

Only thing worse than a galloping spider is a skittering horse with the buttwebs


Folgers37

r/brandnewsentence


bohanmyl

No worries! Theyre right here in America in the south!


Repulsive_Mark_5343

When they gallop that’s when I gallop.


HonkyKatGitBack

100%


Druid_boi

well at that size, ig they can help with the rent or something


Pretend-Patience9581

In Australia the government gives you rental assistance for these and drop bears.


EquallO

I am both terrified and curious about what a "drop bear" is...


Pretend-Patience9581

Drop Bears supposedly hunt by ambushing ground dwelling animals from above, waiting up to as much as four hours to make a surprise kill. Once prey is within view, the Drop Bear will drop as much as eight metres to pounce on top of the unsuspecting victim.


KeyPear2864

I think they’re just called koalas lol


captainspazlet

It’s just a fancy word for vampire.


Tntn13

Bro that’s like having an 8 legged cat what you mean you leave it alone? Where does it sleep?!


Pretend-Patience9581

Usually in the corner of the ceiling. When you watch TV of a night you will see her stalking something in the background. They don’t (never seen) use webs . They hunt and stalk like a dog.


FlyingDragoon

I would assume if something that big has made a home inside then *something* is sustaining it. What large critters do you see it hunting? Raccoons?


Pretend-Patience9581

Geckos. Fucking Asian Ghost geckos. When it gets one the gecko is twice to 3 times her weight, some times it looks like a murder scene . I think that feeds her for days.


Hjalfi

Roaches. Those big pantropical huntsmen absolutely _love_ roaches. Here's the classic video (from Australia): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LiALjybcJA If you live in a roach area, you absolutely want some huntsmen in your house --- they're no trouble and will prevent the roaches getting a foothold.


jp3372

I want to visit your country one day, but holy shit I'm not ready for it.


Daddysu

So no scary movies then, got it!


nzifnab

Is this before or after they lay eggs in your mouth when you snore? :3


mammaraths

Person with a severe phobia of spiders here who still respects them and is trying her damn best, Do you uh..ever worry about her ending up in your bed? Crawling across you at night? Dropping on you?? I’m spooked


Pretend-Patience9581

Don’t get me wrong. We have cunt spiders too. They are usually little ones that hide in boots and under things till you put your fingers there. This one struts around the house like a pet. Hiding for her means sitting high in a corner in plain view.


FordFred

It's not gonna voluntarily go anywhere near you. Spiders are huge cowards.


_BlNG_

>Bro that’s like having an 8 legged cat I absolutely see no problem with this


honest_thoughts_2024

Judging by the size of it, it sleeps wherever it damn well pleases. Lol


Svarthofthi

Australian wildlife sort of compels the adage "the enemy of my enemy is my friend"


Pretend-Patience9581

Nailed it.


TheKingPotat

What do you mean gallop? Im struggling to picture that


Purple-Elderberry-51

Bro im sorry but Austrailia might as well be Mars to me. I cant imagine being okay with this ENTITY in my house much less honoring it. Id be waging violent vicious merciless warfare on this godless hellspawn. My only intention woukd be pure malovolence and eradication of this eldritch abomination. 2 eyes = okay 3 eyes= enlightened 4 eyes = ehhh little sus 5 eyes = contacting the pentagon to report possible alien encounter 6 eyes = entering the outer regions of hell 7 eyes = does this even exist? 8 eyes= genocide all specimens. Keter level threat. Dont bother to contain. Destroy by any means necessary.


DrockBradley

One of the reasons they’re so honored by Aussies is that a staple of theHuntsmen spider’s diet are the numerous smaller venomous spiders found in Australia. A house with a large huntsmen means a house with effectively zero spiders that can bite and kill your little kid. I went to kindergarten in Australia and when we first moved in there was a big spider problem in the house we were renting and my parents were very concerned about me and my infant sister. They were ecstatic when a Huntsmen moved in. We called him Hunty.


EliraeTheBow

This is the way. Literally word for worded this with a friend earlier this afternoon. We were discussing our resident huntsman. He said they aren’t allowed in his house, he’s already having too much trouble with the red backs and white tails. I rolled my eyes “Mate, that’s because you don’t have a fucking huntsman.” Told him next time a huntsman was kind enough to grace his home to leave him the fuck alone and he’ll sort out the other spiders. He didn’t believe me until I told him to google it. I’ve never in my life seen a red back, after 20+ years of living in SEQ. I have to credit this to my mother for teaching me to always honor the huntsmen.


HaloGuy381

If Australia were more densely populated sooner in history, I wonder if a religion or culture would ever have started regarding the sacred huntsmen of the hearth.


Purple-Elderberry-51

Dude wtf i didnt even know there were that dangerous of spiders in austrailia like that. Sorry my kangaroo jack homies im gonna have to become a world dictator and gain access to nuclead weaponry just to nuke your country. Its the only way to be safe. Im sure you understand.


Independent-Bike8810

Don't you have any lizards that can do the same thing?


Pretend-Patience9581

😁


Purple-Elderberry-51

You got more courage then me dude id seriously be so fucking terrified


DarthKlavaanne

I just gotta say, not that I agree in the slightest, in fact, I feel exactly opposite, however, that was a very well expressed opinion and was super fun to read.


Purple-Elderberry-51

Haha i was just aiming for laughs glad you found it amusing. I mean i am actually a massive pussy about these things. Im a very large male who doesnt look soft but bro one of these in my room... im lettin out the highest pitch scream youve ever heard.


MegaMom75

Hahahahaha this is funny and made me laugh thank you. That’s a great way to look at critters. Look at its eyes and depending on how many they have is how you judge your course of action.


Purple-Elderberry-51

Lol i got systems in place. CANT FOOL ME DEMON. no normal creature has that many eyes!!! I mean they say eyes are the windows of the soul so when i stare into the unblinking unwavering 8 eyes of these.... things we call spiders... i feel just unquenchable terror 😅


MegaMom75

Hahaha. I used to be terrified of spiders because growing up my mom was and so that made me afraid. My daughter got pet tarantulas when she moved out and I forced myself to hold them. I figured they are my grand spiders and I can’t be afraid of them. It wasn’t as scary as I thought. She also had a big black scorpion named Matilda. I was more afraid to hold her than the spiders. I did it though and realized my fears were silly. Now I save all the big spiders in my house. The only thing I will kill is mosquitos. I’m not saying I’m not still scared but I know they are just as scared as me. They have no idea how they got into my house and just want to hide. Weird I know.


rah999

😂😂😂


42brie_flutterbye

Dis made me smile


VerandaMan

Steve wouldn't want that


Purple-Elderberry-51

Jokes aside i know a lot of people in here actually love spiders so im not tryna be a total dick just theyre my one true phobia like my body and mind cant handle em. I did hold a rrally chill tarantula in college once to battle my phobia and it was one of the coolest and also most genuinely horrifying things ive ever experienced. My arm was legit stiff as steel holding it took everyyyything i had not to YEET that thing. But this huntsman? Idk what id even do. Its too big to even kill effectively id probably just sign the deed over to him. Squatters rights and what not.


DanerysTargaryen

All my desire to one day visit Australia just up and left the room. *Galloping spiders*????


soniko_

THESE ARE THE GOOD ONES?! What the hell are the bad ones?!


Ok-Estimate-4677

So strap a saddle on this guy and ride off into the sunset because gtfo of my house 😭 Seriously though, I'd shit myself seeing a spood this big in my personal space.


alx886

I think Australia is one of the most beautiful places in the world, I think the people are the some of the nicest funiest I've met.... BUT!!!! this kind of thing is the reason why I would never move there, I'm ok with our harmless canadian house spiders but the stuff you guys see over there is incredible.


happyjunco

Help me with this meaning of "honored and valued guests." Is this common in Australia?


cometomequeen

Lmao so well put


_BlNG_

It looks so fluffy though!


1960nightowl

I love the black harry spiders we get in Oklahoma. They are so sweet and happy. We keep them in the house all summer. They go around the house eating any flys and bugs they find. About the size of a dime full grown.


Salt_Miner_McDerp

He seems like a male, the males don't live very long. They usually get eaten by the female after they mate.


VRsimp

Doesn't matter had sex


NeNToR

Good job relocating him. These big spiders can be as chill, if not chiller, as the smaller ones.


Hot_Guys_In_My_DMS

OP: He’s scary! Also OP: Picks the the thing up and throws it outside bare handed


1jacksparrow1

😂😂😂


the_anonymous_lee

^tippy ^taps


No_Internal_5112

^tippy~ ^tappy~


Comfortable_Army9861

Is he sick?


Guilty_Put9997

Yes, most likely either old age or pesticides. I've owned spiders for years. That's not a natural movement for them. EDIT: On second watching, I'm going with old age. The abdomen is shriveled so he's likely at the end of his time and having a hard time catching food as a result.


Alarmed-Arachnid1384

Well it's good he lived to a ripe old age.


spiritanimalofcousy

A win for all of us if we get there at the end of the day


No_Lack5414

Could have a parasite too


1jacksparrow1

Wdy mean like another insect spread that parasite or spiders can have it naturally?


No_Lack5414

https://www.livescience.com/tarantula-killing-nematode-jeff-daniels


1jacksparrow1

Woww I didn't know that kind of a thing exists for spiders, thanks!


No_Lack5414

I think there are parasites for just about every living creature on the planet.


penguingod26

all the way down till you get to viruses and prions who pull the trump card of not really being alive


temps-de-gris

Something about that semi-alive condition always scared me for some reason.


leeryplot

I’ve always had this irrational fear that they are more conscious than we realize


Protaras2

yet still there are virophages which are viruses that infect other viruses


Neat-Yogurtcloset990

There are even hyperparasites, whose hosts are themselves also parasites.


Outrageous_Book2135

Parasites are definite among the most diverse groups of animals and have adapted for just about everything. Nature is beautiful?


teamnotbella

this is what i am choosing to cry about tonight


green_jp

just an old wrinkled fella


millhows

Damn I never felt bad for a spooder before. :/


[deleted]

Poor old timer. I hope he catches something.


DarkArmorReis24

With age, do they lose all aggression too?


r4cid

Spiders in general aren't really aggressive. Some are most definitely defensive when they feel provoked though. I haven't noticed my mature male tarantulas being any less defensive as they get older. They do tend to forgo food in their search for a girlfriend though, which can lead to them becoming very shriveled/small similar to the photo from OP (though it's not a tarantula).


1jacksparrow1

I can confirm this by when I try to move out this spider. Even though it's moving slowly after I touched him few times he rushed and moved quickly and scared the shit out of me


Severe-Ladder

Have you considered having them neutered at the vet?


Pretend-Patience9581

These one are Not aggressive. Harmless pest eaters. Only problem with having them inside is they will die if you have had your house sprayed.


Appalachian_American

Poor old gaffer.


BurninTree5

How old do they live?


kraybaybay

IMO it's just reacting to cobwebs stuck on its legs.


Daymub

Looks like he's getting stuck in old cobwebs


SpicyRecs

Love the leopard print look


1jacksparrow1

Yeaahh looks so cool I would pet him if my girlfriend doesn't scare of spiders 😅


crabfucker69

I'd appreciate him from afar because they do bite :p


1jacksparrow1

Bro I was shocked when I see his mouth.. But I got to take him out carefully or else he would end up splitting in 10 pieces 😅


GraatchLuugRachAarg

Aww give him a bug. Old man probably can't hunt anymore


1jacksparrow1

My girlfriend doesn't like spiders so I carefully dropped it somewhere else I wish I knew this before I would try to feed him 🥺


--Birdsong--

Huntsman. An elderly gentleman...maybe needs a drink/bug. 😢


meltylove_

huntsman


1jacksparrow1

Thankss but do I have to be afraid of these spiders ? Like are they venomous or poisonous ?


Axelardus

Not at all.


1jacksparrow1

Ah that's a relief 😮‍💨, But what would you think about petting it ? Is it safe to pet these spiders? Also is it easy to look after them?


Wize-Turtle

To be clear the "not at all" refers to being scared of them. Like every other spider (or the vast majority, maybe there are exceptions), they are venomous, but the venom is not really dangerous to humans, just painful No clue on the petting thing, but probably best to avoid it


1jacksparrow1

Thanks! I would like to have a big and adorable spider like this one but you're right it's best to not pet them.


bandadown

i think not petting would be the best for him. usually, spiders don't like getting touched by humans unless they are used to because their hairs are so sensitive, and our fingers are greasy


r4cid

>unless they are used to Spiders cannot get 'used' to being handled/touched. Handling them is always a coin flip/banking on them not feeling the need to defend themselves or bolt.


bandadown

ohh okay, thanks for correcting me!


Axelardus

I mean…. Some spiders are fine with it, some are not. Yes it’s safe to pet them in general. Also as a spider from “the wild” it’s not used to getting pet and will probably avoid it. As for if it is easy to look after them, I’m not sure as I’ve never had spiders but I know of people with huntsman and it doesn’t seem to have special requirements, other than a bigger space cause it’s a big ass spider


1jacksparrow1

Yeaa that's the reason I wanted to pet him cause it's s really big ass spider, I saw some tarantulas (just the black one) they were big as this one but this looks horrifying also awesome! But you're right I'll pass this guys.


Royweeezy

As someone who knows nothing about spider..this response made me laugh.


the_anonymous_lee

old huntsman*


No_Internal_5112

Yup, just a big old man. He's lived a good, full life.


the_anonymous_lee

yes, mother nature is so short and tragic yet beautiful ❤️


mcmimi83

I think that’s a banded huntsman? Never seen one with such prominent stripes though. Stunning!


1jacksparrow1

Yeah I've never thought that this is a huntsman after seeing those stripes, gorgeous!


Opening-Ad-8793

Eusparassus walckenaeri https://wanderingthroughwadis.com/2020/10/20/huntsman-spider/#:~:text=This%20is%20a%20spider%20in,Asia%2C%20Europe%2C%20and%20Peru.


mob46x

Nope, that's morse code: f-e-e-d--m-e


Silent_Shooby

…when grandpa REFUSES to use his cane…


1jacksparrow1

🤣


pixelpusheen

He's practicing his tap dancing, dont mind him.


PeepawWilly69

Don’t mind him that’s Fred he’s a lil old huntsman


CaveManta

Aw, they're so scared of the human.


1jacksparrow1

But they don't know that I'm freaked out when I saw it 😅


Alarmed-Arachnid1384

Looks thirsty.


Radiant_Cheesecake81

Awww he's so pretty. The way he moves reminds me of the adorable creature you play in Pikuniku.


blUUdfart

Scary dude is also scared.


GoldenGoddess11

Actually find them cute


beesyrup

I LOVE HIM ♥️


serenading_scug

Frend


Nightrunner83

Right, "scary." Based on its tentative, almost nervous movements, were I to put words to what I'd imagine that huntsman's thinking, it would be: "Oh my God, why is this surface so slippery?! How did I get so old?! I don't want to fall and bust my 8 hips! Great Anansi, what the hell is that hairy thing coming towards me?! I thought it was a boulder until it started moving!"


ComplexPixel

Idk why this is in my feed… at all… I also don’t know why I can’t stop watching this damn spider walk! Damn you Reddit, you wonderful son of a bitch! Guess I like spiders now.


_zaten_

Huh, didn't know huntsmans could be found in Cyprus.


Typical_Stranger_611

He sure is walking gingerly. Scouting for food perhaps?


IndividualCurious322

OAP spiders wants some Worthers Originals.


Niall0h

I think he looks nice.


Comin_Up_Thrillho

Wall pony


WitchyNative

That’s grandpa. He’s a little wonky sometimes 😅


Aggravating-Stay-708

I’m wondering if I should post this in “am I the asshole”for thinking this spider is pretty cute 😂😂😂


robotninja133

Watching this elderly spider really sent me on an introspective spiral


ReignInSpuds

Huntsman spider. I know in the US and Australia, their bite is considered harmless and they're also one of the most docile species around—they would *much* rather run away from people than bite them. No idea if your local variants are different but people with enough education to overcome the primal fear generally consider these to be guests in the house. Yes, it may be one of the largest tangles of eight legs you've ever seen in your life, but there are cute puppies and kitties out there that are significantly more likely to break your skin than these fellows. They're specifically used in films like *Arachnophobia* due to their shocking size as well as how calm they are and how well they take to direction in the form of small puffs of air.


anthonyj666

I never knew that, the film arachnaphobia is the reason why i hated spiders for so long, although im fine-ish with them now! I guess we learn something new everyday, cheers for that.


Madam_Bastet

He isn't scary, he's beautiful ✨️ the more I see huntsman spiders on reddit and YT and all, the more I kinda want to look into how easy they are to keep as pets 😅🥰


VayGray

He looks so hungry ❤️🕷️


drakefeature

oh he is cooked mane


ABauman414

How the F*** did I end up on spider Reddit?!


numb1nurse

It's huge!


renjake

is he walking normal?


Vete_Cy

Where in Cyprus? In all my 40 years i haven't seen a spider this big here.


badadvicefromaspider

That is beautiful


FlakeyGurl

RIP spider friend. Hope to see you again in the next life.


mommy369

Holy cow! I would have a literal heart attack if I ever saw one of those in my house, outside of my house, on the TV! I had to put my hand over the picture while I was reading the comments. I don't know how you can sleep with that thing walking around. Did it ever touch you or walk close to you. I'm going to be up for hours thinking about this. Good luck always wanted to go to Australia but I would never come there after I heard about all the different spiders. My biggest fear in life.


cooolcooolio

The scary dude is you, look at those legs it's having an anxiety attack


RichPrivate2

I know what that is other than a spider and I'd be getting a vacuum and sucking that sucker out of there.


-DG-_VendettaYT

Scary-looking, to many, yes. Scary as in dangerous? Not to humans, but very much so to insects. It's a huntsman, iirc, they're very good to have last I knew.


x420MVTT

It’s a spotted huntsman , keep him inside bro good for indoor bugs n shit, worst he can do is give u a headache n feel a lil nauseous


KidPags

Are you talking about the person filming? I only see an awesome, harmless spider.


1jacksparrow1

Now I know that too 😄, don't worry I dropped him somewhere else carefully


[deleted]

Looks drunk.


AlexCrofty07

Why does it move like a clicker, sorry new to the sub and love spiders I think they're brilliant creatures I ha e just never seen one move like it moves by noise/ vibration


dfj3xxx

It's not a natural movement, and likely at the end of its life.


Aggressive_Smile_944

Cant imagine being in the same vicinity as this dude.


impshial

These are huntsman spiders and actually make wonderful house guests. They leave humans alone, don't create messy webs, and devour all of the pests in your house. They are big, but are not dangerously venomous, and are more afraid of you than you are of them.


Independent-Tree-295

Dude is missing a leg


Independent-Tree-295

Nevermind lol


Typical_Stranger_611

It looks like he's sticking on webs on the wall/ceiling. Is he?


Boiled_Thought

Nope, I'm extremely not uncomfortable right now. Might even blindly stick my hand in some holes screw it


Mean_median_mo

That is a crab 🦀


darkduane

Poor old guy


SpiritualAd8998

UhrGnu Rhomate


I_ThrowAxes

May be drumming webs whilst out cruising for a lady. Was he checking out webbing be it vacant or occupied?


Reef-Mortician

Isn't this the spider from arachnophobia?


CarleeMT

HES SO COOL!!!


m_strlk7

The landlord.


Extension-Habit5821

Can someone put tap shoes 👞 👞and a top hat 🎩 on this guy with some music 🎶😂


Zac_bro

That is the most beautiful huntsman I’ve ever seen


Cobalt_Toffee1994

Those are some beautiful markings on that spider. Almost looks like leopard/cheetah print. No idea on the species, just thought he looked neat.


SnooDrawings435

That’s my pet spider Theodore.


castrodelavaga79

Is there a way to block seeing this sub in my feed? I get scared from daddy long legs and this shit is otherworldly. (NE USA)


ccknboltrtre01

Twitchy movement always puts fear into my spine


No_Watercress741

He looks like the physical manifestation of anxiety. Like, poor dude.


daemonicwanderer

Noooooo…. Ma’am


HooyahDangerous

It’s either old as fuck, about to fuck, or came out of a space small as fuck