There are certain videos on the Internet that make some go “aww” but leave others with a creepy feeling. This clip involving a tarantula perfectly fits in that category. Shared on Instagram, the video has now left people with mixed feelings.
The image shows the woman holding a tarantula. (Instagram/@thereptilezoo)
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The Reptile Zoo shared the video online. It shows one of their keepers talking about Mexican Red-Knee tarantulas while holding one in her hand. If you’re someone who has arachnophobia, then this video is not for you.
With nearly 14,000 likes, the video has now prompted people to share varied comments. While some wrote that the creature is beautiful, others shared how spiders scare them.
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With nearly 14,000 likes, the video has now prompted people to share varied comments. While some wrote that the creature is beautiful, others shared how spiders scare them.
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“Nopenopenopenope, just to be clear you are amazing, but still nope,” wrote an Instagram user. “Oooooh!! I’d love to see more spider content, I love tarantulas,” shared another. “They are cool,” commented a third. “It’s a no for me,” expressed a fourth.
What are your thoughts on the video? What does it make you feel?
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
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