Huntsman spiders are harmless, but their size regularly causes disgust.
One specimen was surprised by a car driver while shedding.
Huntsman spiders regularly terrify Australians.
This time, the eight-legged friend did not attack anyone, but caused a moment of shock for a driver.
Video: Huge spider sheds its skin in the car
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Huntsman spiders originally came from Asia, but are now widespread worldwide.
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With a length of up to 30 to 40 centimeters, the Huntsman spider is the largest spider in the world and should send a huge shiver down most people's spines.
What first looks like two spiders to Andrew Mcleay turns out to be just a spider shedding its skin.
The Australian watched the natural spectacle and then grabbed a bucket to release the spider.
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Once done, spider began to descend by a thin line of silk.
Mcleay grabbed a bucket.😬 pic.twitter.com/AeaT6qfws9
— Sumner (@renmusb1) March 3, 2023
Lucky for the Aussie, spiders cause numerous car accidents Down Under every year when drivers are surprised by the animal while driving and panic.
A bite from the Huntsman spider is not poisonous to humans, and the arachnids bite very rarely.
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The reactions on the net followed immediately.
Among other things, users commented on the video:
"It happened to my mother while driving.
However, it was a black widow.”
"I hate spiders.
But where I live there are scorpions.”
"Me, phoning work, 'Hi, I won't be able to drive to work for a few weeks because a giant spider has impounded my car.'"
"I would have totally freaked out!"
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