If its real I would **** myself if I found it in the bath but can't decide if its genuine http://www.camelspiders.net/large-camel-spider-picture.htm
Yes they are real see here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOXvdfcct8g or here http://www.arabianwildlife.com/nature/insect/ins09.html
RE: Yes they are real looks like a scorpion in that video still wouldn't like to try and catch it in a pint glass
There are two of them and they're not as big as they look. </p> They're held close to the camera. Look at the soldier's sleeve.</p>
RE: National Geographic thought it looked a bit like a scorpion obviously just down to the camera angle then thanks for clearing that up though!
Snopes is usually a good reference for hoaxes http://www.snopes.com/photos/bugs/camelspider.asp doesnt say anything others havent already said but sums it up nicely