Residents of the city of Aitoliko in western Greece were shocked when an enormous spider web that is estimated to span around 1,000 feet popped up over a lagoon overnight.

The creatures of this web are known as “stretch spiders” for their long and slender bodies, and they are of the genus Tetragnatha. Their webs are known to be huge, and they have been spotted in both Europe and the United States. While they may look scary, experts say that they are completely harmless to humans.

It is believed that these spiders were attracted to Aitoliko because of the increasing mosquito population in the area, the abundance of water, and the heat.

Giannis Giannakopoulos was the first to notice the web, and he captured it on camera.

“It’s natural for this area to have insects, no one is especially worried,” he said. “But I have never seen any spider webs this big in my life.”

“These spiders are not dangerous for humans and will not cause any damage to the area’s flora,” said Molecular Biologist Maria Chatzaki adding that, “when an animal finds abundant food, high temperatures and sufficient humidity, it has the ideal conditions to be able to make large populations.”

Much to the joy of the people of Aitoliko, however, Chatzaki assured that the spiders won’t be around for long.

“The spiders will have their party and will soon die,” she concluded.

I don’t know about you, but I find this web to be downright creepy! Check it out in the video below!