If you’re a frequent TikTok user, you have probably come across the super viral spider filter prank while scrolling through your For You Page.

TikTokis a hotspot for viral trends, with many filters taking center stage to create waves of entertainment. Among these, a spider filter has crawled its way to virality.

This effect creates the illusion of a large, realistic brown spider crawling across the user’s face, prompting a spectrum of responses that range from startled gasps to full-blown comedic chaos.

Millions of videos featuring this filter have been uploaded tothe app, and most TikTokers have used it to prank their friends or partners, with their reactions often involving screaming and slapping at their faces in a bid to get the non-existent tarantula off.

If you’re looking to join in on the fun and scare your friends with the infamous spider filter, here’s everything you need to know about how to get it.

How to get the spider filter on TikTok

How to get the spider filter on TikTok

The viral spider filter is available right from the TikTok app, so if you want to try it out for yourself, just follow these steps:

If you want to try out more of TikTok’s most popular filters, you can check out our other guides, includinghow to get the viral 1930s AI filter on TikTokandhow to get the Lego AI filter on TikTok.

Kawter Abed is an Entertainment Writer on Dexerto’s UK team. She is a journalism graduate and provides expert coverage of viral news, TikTok trends, and YouTube creators. She is also a big fan of Nintendo games and Netflix shows. You can contact her at: kawter.abed@dexerto.com