Are centipedes poisonous?

We usually see many kinds of multi-legged insects in our daily life, such as centipedes, centipedes, etc. These multi-legged insects make us look very scared, because there are countless legs, which always give people a creepy feeling, and if you are accidentally bitten by them, you may get toxins in your body, so you must disinfect them in time. So are multi-legged insects poisonous?

1. Are centipedes poisonous?

Another name for centipede is centipede. The centipedes that are more common in our lives are quite poisonous, but the toxicity of this animal is not very strong, and it will secrete venom in all places it passes through. After the centipede's venom irritates the skin, centipede dermatitis will occur within a few hours, and the skin will also develop linear erythema and blisters.

The main harm caused by centipedes is that their venom can cause local herpes after contacting human skin, which is stinging and uncomfortable. At the same time, the tiny centipedes can sometimes invade the human body and cause pseudo-parasitism.

2. Symptoms after being stung by a centipede

Within a few hours after being stung by a centipede, linear erythema and blisters will develop on the skin. The blisters are initially translucent and later turn into turbid pus or blood with a distinct red halo around them. If there is a secondary infection, it will be very similar to gangrenous herpes zoster, with itching and pain.

3. How to deal with centipede bites

Apply anti-inflammatory and antipruritic topical medications, clean the bite with 3% boric acid solution, and apply anti-inflammatory ointments or lotions, such as 1% phenol or 1% menthol calamine lotion. You can also use Nantong Ji Desheng snake medicine tablets or Shanghai snake medicine, mix them with water into a thin paste and apply it externally, and the disease will heal in a few days. If there is secondary infection, anti-inflammatory treatment should be given, and antihistamines can be used for those with obvious symptoms.

The difference between centipedes and centipedes

The morphological structure of the centipede is very similar to that of the centipede, the main difference being that the centipede has a shorter body and slender legs. When part of a centipede's leg is caught, it breaks off from the body, allowing the body to escape. This is an adaptation of the centipede to escape from enemies.

Centipedes are dark in color, have short legs, and move in zigzags when they crawl, and they are not very fast. It is usually found more on the ground, while centipedes are mostly found wandering on walls. Centipedes can also bite people, but not very severely. Centipedes are more severe, especially large centipedes. The bite is very painful but not life-threatening.