Robert Irwin, the renowned wildlife enthusiast, has once again demonstrated his fearless nature, but this time, it wasn’t in the wild. In a recent Instagram post, Irwin shared a startling discovery he made during an at-home workout, turning it into a cautionary tale for fitness enthusiasts everywhere.
In the video, Irwin, known for his close encounters with Australia’s most intimidating creatures, revealed an unexpected gym companion. “Hi, this is Robert, and I’m going to show why you should always check under your weights before that next set,” he began, setting the stage for a spine-chilling reveal.
As he lifted one of his weights, a massive huntsman spider was unveiled, lurking underneath. The spider, seemingly unfazed by the disturbance, began to crawl around, while Irwin continued to film, maintaining his composure. “Good form buddy, keep it up,” he joked, showing his characteristic humor even in the face of such a creepy encounter.
Irwin’s video concluded with a close-up of the furry arachnid, a sight that would send shivers down the spine of any arachnophobe. “He’s just trying to be a good gym bro,” Irwin quipped in the caption, adding, “Always leg day for this guy.”
The post quickly garnered reactions from his followers, many of whom expressed their horror at the sight. “Nope… no need for me to visit Australia, I can see it fine from here,” one user commented, while another added, “Reason #5393636 I am glad I don’t live in Australia lol.”
This isn’t the first time Irwin has shared his brave wildlife encounters on social media. Earlier this year, he posted a video of himself surrounded by massive rhinoceros beetles on his porch, marveling at their size and the noises they made. “Okay so I’m on my veranda at home and look at what is just covering the veranda, these are rhinoceros beetles, and another one just flew through, hear that, hear those noises that they make isn’t that amazing?” he said in the video.
Irwin’s fearless approach to wildlife, even in the comfort of his own home, continues to captivate and terrify his audience. His latest post serves as a reminder to always be cautious, even in the most familiar settings.
