Tarantula found by passengers on London Bridge train

[ANDREW_D_WEBB]

“Passengers on a train at London Bridge station found a pink-toed tarantula in their carriage.
The 3.5cm (1.4in) hairy spider was discovered in a plastic box and is thought to have been an abandoned pet, the RSPCA said.
It was taken to station staff who contacted the animal charity for help.
Pink-toed tarantulas have large fangs and are venomous but not extremely toxic, with a bite likely to cause swelling similar to a wasp sting.
London animal rescue officer Mat Hawkins collected the creature on Friday afternoon before taking it to South Essex Wildlife Hospital, from where it will be rehomed.
Also known as Antilles tree spiders, pink-toed tarantulas are said to be shy and docile creatures.
They are thought to make good first-time tarantula pets, but do need special equipment to keep them in a warm and humid environment as they are native to Central and South America and islands in the Southern Caribbean.
Their name is derived from the tips of their legs which are peach in colour, helping them blend into their forest habitat.
Anyone with information about who abandoned the tarantula has been asked to contact the RSPCA.”

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-59974159

One of the more memorable journeys these passengers will take.

 

[voyagerdude220]

I'll resist the urge to make silly spider related puns.. Did it buy a ticket on the web?

 

[Bayum]

It was making its way to Web-ley stadium.

 

[75A]

Like it

 

[Mcr Warrior]

It was making its way to Web-ley stadium.

Or maybe Crawl-ey!

 

[Bayum]

Whoever abandoned the spider has clearly woven a web of deceit.

 

[pdeaves]

I like that the article makes it clear it's a 'pink-toed tarantula', then has to explain that they are called such because of the colour at the tips of their legs. I would never have guessed otherwise...

 

[edwin_m]

Note also the nominative determinism of the person who started this (silken) thread!

 

[infobleep]

I wonder if someone abandoned it on purpose or accidentally forgot it?

It may seem an odd thing to forget.

This story could have legs and run and run but all they want to say has probably been captured.

 

[DynamicSpirit]

I'll resist the urge to make silly spider related puns.. Did it buy a ticket on the web?

So you didn't resist the urge for very long then

 

[Gloster]

I trust it kept its feet off the seats.

 

[voyagerdude220]

So you didn't resist the urge for very long then