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Viral Video Of Spider Eating Mouse Twice Its Size Will Haunt Your Dreams

by Oliver McAteer
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So much nope.

Add this horrifying spider to the list of scary things that keep you up at night. Your new list should read as follows: terrorists, natural disasters, spider video.

Someone filmed a huntsman spider chowing down on a mouse. Yes, a mouse. A tiny mammal. One you think should be able to outrun predators and go home to Mrs. Mouse and the kids and lead a normal #mouselife.

Unfortunately for this mouse, it wasn't the case.

The spider is seen scuttling along a wall with the thing hanging out of its mouth, and I'm officially out.

If you can watch this video without violently shuddering, I'll buy you a beer.*

*I'm not buying you a beer. I don't even know you.

The video was posted on Aussie Off Roaders Facebook page with the caption,

Huntsman eating a mouse... Probably a good time to burn the house... Because Australia.

A man can be heard saying in the video,

What's he going to do with him?

Another guy replies,

Man, that is so cool.
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There's nothing cool about this. It is the rawest ingredient for nightmares and should be killed with fire immediately.

The clip was posted yesterday and has already had nearly 1 million views.

What are huntsman spiders?

Terrible things.

They're found in most parts of Australia and hunt insects — and mice, apparently.

Huntsman spiders are nicknamed giant crab spiders because of their mammoth size.

You'll find these badass eight-leggers hanging out under bark, loose bark and cracks. BEWARE THE CRACKS.

Despite their terrifying appearance — and name that is literally the words "hunts" and "man" — they're not considered a danger to humans. Some crazy Australians even keep the spiders in their home to get rid of insects. How about no.

Interesting fact: The female lays around 200 eggs and will stand guard of her offspring for about three weeks without eating.

Bonus: trapdoor spider attacking

Citations: Live Science, Daily Mail Australia