A huntsman spider was caught in an Australian driver's car, and he chose to keep it as a pet named Steve (although he now knows it's a female).
Aussie Bloke Who Found Huge Spider In His Car Has Kept Her As A Pet For Over A Year
By
Editorial Staff in
Amazing
On 12th February 2022
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When an Aussie guy discovered a spider in his car, he didn't scream and flee as fast as possible; instead, he opted to form a connection with his new 'pet.'
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Chris Taylor, 42, saw the six-inch spider on his dashboard in February of last year, but instead of reaching for insect spray or a rolled-up newspaper, he decided the arachnid might stay and is still in his car a year later.
Chris has happily seen the spider, who was fondly dubbed Steve before Chris realized she was a girl, develop brilliantly over the last year.
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Chris has happily seen the spider, who was fondly dubbed Steve before Chris realized she was a girl, develop brilliantly over the last year.
Chris said: “She just appeared one day about a year ago on the dashboard when I stopped at the lights.
“She was only about half the size she is now though, I’ve watched her grow.
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"I did get her out of the car a few months ago but the next day she was back under the sun visor, so she likes it in my car for some reason."
"I’m not scared of spiders in general, so I let her stay in there even though I don’t appreciate it when she falls into my lap."
"Or when she appears 10cm above my head on the headlining while driving at 124mph."
"I had her fall on my lap one time and almost hit the Sydney Harbour tunnel wall. I named him Steve, because why not? I have seen been told, however, that he is she."
"When I have passengers in my car they are often startled or scream. Steve is great at keeping me more alert when I drive."
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Chris confesses that driving is 'more thrilling' with her on board and that she saves him a lot of money since his friends are too afraid to get into his car to get a ride, despite the fact that the two have built a strange relationship.
He said: "I’ll let her stay, I’m saving money as no one wants a lift anymore.
“I like her but wouldn’t say we’re close friends. Yet!
"I would be a bit sad if she decided to leave. Driving is far more exciting with her in there."