Is centipede poisonous?
Scolopendra is poisonous, and its toxicity is manifested in the star hooks of the first pair of feet of centipede. Because the hook end has a poisonous gland mouth, it can secrete a colorless and transparent viscous liquid. When this liquid is injected into the prey, it can paralyze the prey and even lead to death. Note that different kinds of centipedes have different toxin components.
What if I am bitten by a centipede?
After being bitten by centipede, you should immediately wash the wound with soapy water, and apply cold and wet compress to the wound, or tie it tightly with a cloth bag two to three centimeters above the wound, and relax for one to two minutes every fifteen minutes. If the situation is serious, it needs to be sent to the hospital for treatment quickly.
Habitat environment of centipede
Scolopes likes to live in hilly areas and sandy land. During the day, they usually lurk in the cracks of masonry, in the dark corners of walls and piles of leaves, and then go out after nightfall. Besides, centipedes spend the winter in the sunny hillside every year 10.