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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Skin-crawling photo captures a massive spider hiding in plain sight – can YOU spot it in under 20 seconds?
A HAIR-RAISING image of a huge spider hiding in plain sight has left the internet baffled. You must have a 20/20 vision to spot the arachnid in less than 20 seconds. 2 A Reddit user kingakatosh has shared a photo of a spider camouflaged among twigs on the ground. He was lucky to spot and avoid the giant spider on time but has asked others if they are as eagle-eyed. Test your puzzle-solving skills and try to find the animal in less than 20 seconds. Make sure to scan every nook and cranny of this tricky brainteaser. You will need great attention to detail and composure to prove successful in this challenge. Spiders are great at camouflaging and blending in with their surroundings, making it trickier to find them. However, some users were able to spot the spider straight away thanks to their phobia. One person wrote: "My spidey senses (arachnophobia) were tingling and I found that f***er immediately." Another one added: "Oh hell, I immediately zoomed in on it and gagged." A third user said: "Finding it gave me a crawling sensation in my brain, which I disliked very much. Thank you." INCY WINCY Everyone can see the bedroom - but you have 20_20 vision if you find the spider The spider you're searching for is a dark fishing spider, scientifically known as Dolomedes tenebrosus. They're harmless to humans and are considered shy as they run away at the sight of a person. Dark fishing spiders live in wooded areas and are typically found in the United States and Canada. More tricky puzzles But if you find this puzzle too easy, then try some of the other optical illusions. How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me? Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions. Some benefits include: Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility. Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function. Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes. Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus. Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief. Check this mind-bending brainteaser where you are asked to find the hidden butterfly amongst flowers in just seven seconds. To make things harder, try figuring out what's wrong with this image of smiling women as you count their legs in 11 seconds. Lastly, you might want to prove you have a 20/20 vision as you search for a strawberry in this carnival scene. The answer If you found the spider, congratulations! If not, don't worry - you can try your luck next time. The answer to the hidden spider has been highlighted below.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
People creeped out after man posts photo of massive spider hiding in plain sight... can you spot in 20s or less?
A man who almost put his hand on top of a massive spider has posted a picture on Reddit challenging users to see if they would be as lucky in avoiding it. User kingakatosh shared the picture in the subreddit /FindTheSniper, a Where's Waldo-inspired community where people post photos and ask others to find a particular thing. While many struggled at first, it was not long before more eagle-eyed users spotted the large critter, leaving many feeling thoroughly creeped out. Self-described arachnophobes were quickest in spotting the frighteningly large, brown-colored spider in the mess of leaves and twigs. 'My spidey senses (arachnophobia) were tingling and I found that f***er immediately,' one person wrote. 'Oh hell, I immediately zoomed in on it and gagged,' another person wrote. 'Finding it gave me a crawling sensation in my brain, which I disliked very much. Thank you,' a third commented. Take a look at the photo and see if you can spot it in 20 seconds or less. In the comments, the poster revealed that they live in the midwestern US and narrowly avoided touching the critter. 'Reached my hand down to pick up and rock and noticed this dude mere millimeters from my hand ACKKK,' the user wrote. Others commented on what type of spider the poster had seen, with most settling on it likely being a dark fishing spider, scientifically known as Dolomedes tenebrosus. Dark fishing spiders are found in the United States and Canada. Despite their name, they typically dwell in trees and wooded areas. Females can reach a body length of about an inch long with a leg span of over three inches, while males are usually about half the size. They generally don't pose a threat to humans as they considered shy spiders. They will usually run away at the slightest bit of movement from a person. In the rare circumstance that one bites a person, the bite is no more severe than a bee or wasp sting, according to the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State. However, those who are already vulnerable to spider venom could experience more serious symptoms. Mature dark fishing spiders are typically found roaming around starting in May through September. Studies have shown that male spiders die when they mate, which leads to their female counterparts cannibalizing them. Females deposit their egg sacs in June and carry them around until they're ready to hatch.
