“Why Aren’t You Helping Her?”: Woman’s Encounter With Massive Spider Leaves the Internet Stunned

“Why Aren’t You Helping Her?”: Woman’s Encounter With Massive Spider Leaves the Internet Stunned

  • One woman had a scary encounter with a massive spider that landed on her, and the moment was captured in a TikTok video
  • The outdoor footage shows her frightened reaction which made the clip become a viral sensation
  • Netizens especially those with arachnophobia, shared their thoughts on how they would have dealt with the situation

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Stock photos of a stunned man and a spider
A big hairy spider made itself comfortable on a woman. Image: Stock photos
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Sometimes nature just throws you a curveball and you have to roll with it. Well, one woman was confronted with a spider that decided to chill on her jeans during an outdoor trip.

Unexpected spider encounter

While enjoying her day outside, a big, hairy spider took a seat where she least expected it. She froze and let out that unforgettable scream that is now all over TikTok.

The video on the TikTok page @slsebaa soared to 14 million views and had viewers in disbelief.

A stock photo of a woman with arachnophobia
A woman was frightened by a spider on her wall. Image: Stock photo
Source: Getty Images

Steps to follow when faced with a spider

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  1. Stay Calm: Panicking can make the situation more stressful for both you and the spider.
  2. Gently Remove the Spider: Use your hand or a piece of clothing to softly brush the spider off your body.
  3. Avoid Crushing: Most spiders are harmless and prefer to avoid human contact. Letting them go unharmed is best.
  4. Relocate if Necessary: If you’re concerned about the spider’s species, carefully place it outside in a safe area away from your living space.

Watch the TikTok video below:

Thousands of viewers chuckled in the comments section. Some described how they would have totally lost it if they were in her shoes.

Have a look at some reactions below:

@nicole.friedrich93 stated:

"In my opinion she is under-reacting. 😩"

@GeorgeLevy posted:

"I thought spiders were scared of cats

@whowhat_me shared:

"I would simply pass away, no sound, no sudden movements just my soul exiting my body."

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@VirginiaVanGoet asked:

"Serious question what should one do when this happens?"

@Jaded.waffle_ mentioned:

"The way her scream was loud but quiet at the same time. 😭🤣"

@starmaze77 commented:

"She is acting appropriately. It's taking everything in her to not move."

@leighkeech said:

"Lol. All options other than scream and freeze are invalid. 😂😂😂"

@deepsouthkorean added:

"Oh. I would die. Why aren't you helping her?😳"

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Hilary Sekgota (Deputy Human Interest HOD) Hilary Sekgota is the Head of Desk for Evening and Weekend content at Briefly News. She completed a BA in Communication Science from Unisa in 2018 and a Diploma in Journalism from Varsity College in 2010. She also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Hilary joined the Briefly News team in 2022 and started her journalism career at Tshwane Sun. She has 12 years of experience covering current affairs and human interest topics. Email: hilary.sekgota@briefly.co.za

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