Huntsman Spider Climbs Up Her Leg - Terrifying Moment Captured!

By Eva October 27, 2023

Australian influencer Anna Paul recently startled fans with a "terrifying" encounter involving a Huntsman spider.

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With 7.2 million TikTok followers, Paul captured the moment the spider crawled up her leg while she was in the shower, sharing the "reality of Australia."

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Initially intending to save the spider, her good deed took an unexpected turn as it climbed her leg, leaving her shocked.

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The video of the incident went viral, accumulating over five million views and numerous comments from horrified fans.

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Huntsman spiders are generally harmless to humans and are appreciated by some Australians for their role in controlling insect populations.

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