March 14th 2024.
A warehouse worker in Manchester was in for a creepy surprise when she stumbled upon a massive venomous spider. The arachnid, which was described as being the size of a hand, had somehow hitched a ride in a shipment of boxes from China. It was a huntsman spider, known for its large size and skin-crawling appearance. Unfortunately, the spider did not survive the long journey and was found crushed and dried in one of the boxes.
The discovery of the spider caused quite a stir among the employees at the warehouse in Oldham. One worker even said it gave her a "heart attack" when she first saw it. She described the spider as being the size of her child's hand and said she was shocked to find such a creature in an unexpected place. She was so startled that she jumped behind her husband for protection.
The worker went on to say that the spider's body alone was about the size of a car key. Huntsman spiders come in a variety of sizes, with some of the largest species having a leg span of nearly one foot. Despite their intimidating appearance, these spiders are not generally considered dangerous unless provoked. They do carry venom, which can deliver a painful bite, but they are not known to be aggressive towards humans.
An expert on spiders, Aaron Phoenix, confirmed that the spider was indeed a huntsman. He mentioned that it is becoming increasingly common for these spiders to be found in cargo containers and fruit boxes. In fact, just a month before this discovery, a huntsman spider made a 5,000 mile trip and ended up in Hull. The RSPCA was called in to capture the spider and it is currently at a specialist rescue center.
While many people may be freaked out by these spiders, Aaron reassured that they are actually harmless. He said they are quick and can grow up to four inches in leg span. However, he did admit that the thought of this massive spider in the warehouse still gives him shivers. It's not every day that you come across a huntsman spider, especially in the middle of a warehouse in Manchester.
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