That's terrifying.
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#1
Amblypygi (an order of invertebrate animals belonging to the class Arachnida) are also known as whip spiders and tailless whip scorpions.
The name "amblypygid" means "blunt rump", a reference to a lack of the flagellum ("tail"). They are harmless to humans. Amblypygids possess no silk glands or venomous fangs. They rarely bite if threatened, but can grab fingers with pedipalps, resulting in thorn-like puncture injury.
#2
Amblypygids possess medium to poor eyesight. Their pedipalps, which serve as sensors for many related arachnids, are modified for grabbing and retaining prey, much like those of a mantis. The first pair of legs act as sensory organs and are not used for walking. The sensory legs are very thin and elongate, have numerous sensory receptors, and can extend several times the length of body. Typically, the animal holds one of these legs out in front of it as it moves, and uses the other to probe the terrain to the side.
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#3
Have you ever seen a whip spider up close? Me neither, and I don't particularly want to.
Well, not everyone is so skittish around creepy-crawlies. There are some folks who see something creepy and rather than run away...go full speed ahead to check it out.
#4
I only have two things to say to the person in the video below: I would highly recommend that they rethink their approach to such creatures. I don't think it's ever a good idea to put your fingers that close to anything with claws...