Terrifying New Spider Discovered That Can Swim, Eat Fish And Is Called “Brian”

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Being an arachnophobe myself, I can tell you that this is both truly terrifying and fascinating news. If you thought Spider-Man was the most advanced spider species out there, think again. A newly discovered species of arachnid that can swim, eat fish and devour toads has been found. And where has it been discovered? Australia! Because where else on Earth would a shit-scary spider be living?

However, what makes the “minibeast” a little more adorable is the fact it’s been named dolomedes briangreenei… Or Brian, for short.

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Thankfully, the “super-spider” is not dangerous to humans. As Robert Raven, Principal Scientist of Arachnology at the Queensland Museum, told Mashable Australia: “I’ve been bitten by this spider and it’s not particularly dangerous. It just stung for a little while”. Find out what happens if you don’t double check your shoes before putting them on in Australia…