Woman Lets Two Jumping Spiders Climb On Her Arm — Then Watches Them Do The Unthinkable
“I can’t believe it happened on my arm.”
No one signs up to be a third wheel — especially not on their arm.
But that’s exactly what happened when Reddit user u/Nyxara_gold witnessed two jumping spiders who turned a territorial face-off into… something much steamier.
Two jumping spiders. One human arm. Zero shame.
At first, the two tiny jumpers seem to square off like duelists in an old Western.
There’s tension. Posturing. That signature raised-leg strut.
But then? A moment of stillness. A little shuffle.
And suddenly, they’re mating. Right there. On this poor woman’s arm.
The subreddit absolutely lost it.
“So would this technically be a threesome?”
“Motel 6 would be for insects. Super 8 is the motel of choice for arachnids.”
“The third spider gender: arm.”
“I see you like to watch.”
From stunned disbelief to comedic gold, the comment section exploded. Some users praised the OP’s luck, calling the scene a once-in-a-lifetime arachnid blessing.
Others offered hilarious hotel analogies, spider pickup lines, and observations about how unexpectedly wholesome (and weird) it all was.
“Love wins. Even if it happens on your skin without warning.”
Jumping spiders are known for their expressive movements, high intelligence (for spiders), and complex courtship rituals.
Usually, these involve dramatic dances, cautious approach strategies, and, occasionally, sudden disappearances.
But to witness the whole thing unfold up close—is rare.
It’s still unclear whether the spiders were already into each other before stepping onto their temporary fleshy stage, or if the magic of a human forearm simply brought them closer.
“You know it’s true love when he doesn’t mind the weird terrain.”
Some users joked about the OP being a literal matchmaker.
Others warned (in jest) that they might be responsible for dozens of tiny spiderlings in the near future.
“Somewhere, there are now baby spiders named after your left arm.”
Whether you see it as odd, romantic, or oddly romantic, one thing is clear: this was not your average r/spiders post.
And the funniest part? The OP didn’t even realize what was happening at first.
“I just thought they were sizing each other up… then I realized I was hosting an X-rated episode of Planet Earth.”
The comment section continued to spiral with delight:
“This is what happens when nature documentaries go fully unfiltered.”
“BBC should hire this arm. David Attenborough’s new co-host.”
Several Redditors even imagined a romantic soundtrack playing in the background: slow violin, soft lighting, maybe a gentle breeze blowing across the wrist.
But all jokes aside, moments like this are rare because of just how skittish some jumping spiders can be.
To get two willing participants, on a human, both unbothered and apparently in the mood? That’s a romance written in silk.
One commenter summed it up best:
“They came for a duel… but they left with a love story.”
The OP confirmed afterward that the two lovebugs were carefully rehomed (separately, we assume). And as for the arm? Probably getting a well-deserved rest.
In the end, whether you’re terrified of spiders or lowkey rooting for their romantic lives, this post in r/spiders was a perfect, unexpected dose of weird internet joy.
It was eight legs of tension, two hearts full of courage, and one confused-but-supportive arm.
