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In yet another volume of "this exists" , today I bring you this crazy ass creature!

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Looks a bit like a face hugger doesn't it? 😂

So, what is this crazy spider-lizard hybrid?

Well, turns out it is a spider. And not surprisingly, it originates from Australia where most weird monsters animals come from.

Scientifically described Ariamnes colubrinus and commonly known as the whip spider this critter can be found in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

Needless to say, their common names is derived from their elongated, worm like body.

Fortunately, they are quite small in size, males have a length of about 1.3 cm while females are almost double, at 2.2 cm

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I tried to find mote info about their body and why it is so long but unfortunately I couldn't find anything about this weird adaption.

I even asked chatgbt

Why is Ariamnes colubrinus so long?

Here's what it answered

Ariamnes colubrinus is a species of spider known for its elongated body. The length of its body is likely an adaptation that helps it move through its environment more efficiently. The spider's long, slender body allows it to navigate through narrow crevices and tight spaces, which may be advantageous in its hunting and mating behaviors. Additionally, the spider's elongated body may help it to avoid predators by allowing it to quickly retreat into small hiding places.

Honestly, it sounds to me like made up shit, something really common for when chatgbt is asked something on which it knows little or nothing about.

Feel free to chip in the comments if you happen to know! I will leave some links at the end of this post in case you want to learn more or see more photos of this bizarre creature.

If I was to take a guess I'd say it's for camouflage to look like a twig or something.

Ok, one last photo

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Damn, so creepy 😂

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In the first picture, I thought it was a hybrid between a daddy longlegs and a scorpion!

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Pretty cool! First thing I thought of was a relative of a whip scorpion. Australia has some weird ass animals!

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nah, this is a true spider!

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At least it's not poisonous nor does it live near me. Creepy little thing!

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Oh dear God noooooo!

Brah.... For someone who has an enormous fear for those 8 legged shits... That.... That looks like something from the game "Dead Space"

I'd legitly shit myself dead....

@misshugo have you ever heard of this???

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Fuck no... And thank fuck I haven't 🤣😅 creepy as Fuck 🤣 sorry neh but this thing deserves the swearing

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Imagine it crawling into your nose 🐽❤️

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yummy

you know what that ufo tech is?

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No idea but now I want to stick my micro dick in

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Stuff of nightmares. Glad the fucker is small but I picture they do some nasty shit with that tail up your nose or some nasty shit.

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I want to hide now thanks 👍🏻. What even, this looks creepy as hell. I've never seen such a thing, and I spend 2 year in entomology 😂.

This is creepy, please keep it on your side of the world 😅👍🏻😂

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Ha. What's your major?

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I did geography with a side of plant sciences, zoology and entomology. A mix of most of the natural sciences.

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That's really looks dangerous. I don't like lizards and this one at first sight I think it was a spider or a snake. But really dangerous.

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Never saw one when I lived there. But did see lots of other f’d up spiders and stick bugs. Maybe this is their baby?

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A spider and a stick bug walk into a bar..

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Man, my first impressions was "Spider-worm" it's insane to believe that's natural shape or body... surprising!

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Australia sure does have some strange as creatures. Most of them are poisonous as hell as well.

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I have never seen it nor did heard about it. is it dangerous for humans?

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oh no, not again Australia QAQ
im gonna have nightmares 100%

IS THIS A SPIDER!? WHAT
just read the rest of the text now

i just have one question...
WHY

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Time to check out @trumpman's posts
Opens up newest post
Finds an alien arthropod creature
Makes penis joke about their women being larger than men, and that they naturally belong in our Congress for this reason
Leaves and moves on to the next post like everything about this is completely normal

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!PIMP

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I did not need to see that lol

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I bet it's a form of aggressive mimicry. It looks more like a worm than a twig, so it might attract something that wants to eat a worm.

Apparently it mostly hunts other spiders - so I think I'm onto something there.

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Ha! Makes sense. You are ready to publish a paper sir !

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