Arachnophobes, look away now! Wolf spider is seen carrying HUNDREDS of tiny babies on her back
- A video has gone viral showing a giant wolf spider carrying hundreds of babies
- A woman is shown holding the spider on a stick and even touching it
- Wolf spiders are common in Australia and can be found in nearly every climate
A terrifying video showing a giant wolf spider carrying hundreds of babies on her back has gone viral.
The video, uploaded to Instagram by a brave woman in Western Australia, shows the spider crawling along a stick before the woman pokes it with her finger.
It is then shown scurrying away into the bush with the babies still attached, as the photographer puts the stick down and releases the spider.
The female wolf spider will carry it's babies after they've hatched for several days. (pictured)
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The footage horrified some readers.
One person commented 'Why would you touch it?', while another said it was the 'stuff of nightmares'.
Wolf spiders are native to Australia and are found in all states as they can live in both dry and wet climates.
The wolf spider is not considered a danger to people and will only bite if provoked.
A bite from a wolf spider will leave the victim with some pain and itchiness, but is not life threatening, according to the Australian Museum.
The spider filmed was large in size, as wolf spiders are known to grow to a maximum of 3.5cm.
Wolf spiders are solitary hunters and usually feast on small insects and ants but have been known to eat cane toads as well.
This type of spider is very common in Australian homes and is often found in gardens and backyards.
The wolf spider can be found in almost all climates and can grow to 3.5cm (file picture)
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