Cereal Box Prize

Remember years ago when you would find a little card or even a small plastic toy in the bottom of your weetbix box and it gave you such a thrill. Well, this morning, I had another thrill when I picked up the cereal box. I could see big hairy legs peaking over the top. Needless to say I dropped it straight on the ground after a little squeal.  He scooted under the kitchen sink but luckily remained in place while I rummaged for a container to scoop him up.

For the past week he has been travelling between our kitchen and computer room but he has been up high on the wall so we had let him be. No doubt he will be back inside in a few days after all the rain.

 

He doesn't look very big in the container but spread out he would be bigger than the palm of your hand.

Huntman spiders are very common inside homes, shed and trees throughout Australia. (Tracy - do you remember when you were hanging out clothes under the lemon tree and one fell on your head? haha) Usually they are quite harmless and are non aggressive (although they can still bite). They wander around and don't make much fuss but can also move very quickly especially when trying to catch them.

Did you have any surprises this morning?