Spiders are one of the most misunderstood animals out there. These animals may not look like the cuddliest creatures, but they usually don’t mean harm. They just want to eat insects and live out their lives in peace.
An animal rescue organization named Barnyard Betty’s Rescue understands this about spiders. And they proved that even a very fearsome-looking spider can be harmless when they took in a giant Huntsman Spider.
This spider lives in the land of giant animals: Australia. This particular spider is bigger than most—typically, Huntsman Spiders are normally about five inches across.
This spider, who Barnyard Betty’s Rescue named Charlotte, is definitely a little bigger than five inches!
On their Facebook page, Barnyard Betty’s Rescue shared the story of how they rescued Charlotte:
“Beautiful Charlotte the spider, one of my best rescues yet. To answer some of your questions:
She is a Huntsman Spider and we are located in Queensland Australia and yes she is very real and very large and not photoshopped!!
I released her here on the farm after rescuing her so I can’t get any more photos or video her, I’m sorry.
She was a beautiful, calm spider, not aggressive in any way, and like most spiders she just wanted to go about her business eating bugs and living in peace. She didn’t or doesn’t need to be killed! Poor spiders are so misunderstood!
All creatures great and small are welcome here at Barnyard Betty’s Rescue, a safe haven no matter how you look!!”
Charlotte is now living a great life at Barnyard Betty’s Rescue, weaving webs and catching all the insects she wants. She’s one of the many happy animals who live at Barnyard Betty’s Rescue.
This rescue group takes in mistreated or unwanted farm animals and gives them a second chance at life. This includes many sheep, cows, chickens, and goats.
At this sanctuary, all of these animals are able to live carefree, happy lives.
Barnyard Betty’s Rescue shares lots of stories of their animal rescues on their Facebook page. This includes the story of Kasper, a 13-year-old sheep who has lived at the rescue for years.
“His best friend these days is Poppa seen in the photo with him. Kasper’s eyesight is starting to fail him with old age so he sticks to Poppa like glue! You’ll hear Kasper calling for Poppa if he loses sight of him! Especially in the mornings when Poppa wakes up before him and wanders off! Thankfully Poppa answers back and they reunite,” Barnyard Betty wrote on their page.
Barnyard Betty’s Rescue shows that every life is worth saving, even those that may seem a bit scary. If you’d like to help the rescue save more animals, big and small, consider donating to their organization.
And if you need a palate cleanser after all the spider photos, check an adorable video of a goat playing below!
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