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  2. Centipede - Wikipedia

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    Some species of centipedes can be hazardous to humans because of their bite. While a bite to an adult human is usually very painful and may cause severe swelling, chills, fever, and weakness, it is unlikely to be fatal. Bites can be dangerous to small children and those with allergies to bee stings.

  3. Centipede bite - Wikipedia

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    A centipede bite is an injury resulting from the action of a centipede's forcipules, stinger-like appendages that pierce the skin and inject venom into the wound. Such a wound is not strictly speaking a bite, as the forcipules are a modified first pair of legs rather than true mouthparts.

  4. Scutigera coleoptrata - Wikipedia

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    Scutigera coleoptrata, also known as the house centipede, is a species of centipede that is typically yellowish-grey and has up to 15 pairs of long legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, it has spread to other parts of the world, where it can live in human homes. [1]

  5. 14 Common House Bugs and How to Deal with Them ... - AOL

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    House centipedes are not harmful to humans and are, in fact, helpful in that they prey on other pests, says Wong. (Though if you have ever lifted up an article of clothing you discarded on the ...

  6. Arthropod bites and stings - Wikipedia

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    Stings containing venom are more likely to be painful. Less frequently, venomous spider bites are also associated with morbidity and mortality in humans. Most arthropod stings involve Hymenoptera (ants, wasps, and bees). While the majority of Hymenoptera stings are locally painful, their associated venom rarely cause toxic reactions unless ...

  7. What are the deadliest animals in Oklahoma? Ranking dangerous ...

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    Its also home to a several poisonous and dangerous animals that you should avoid crossing paths with. Plenty of critters can cause harm to humans - past just startling you in your backyard.

  8. Man arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle hundreds of ...

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    A South Korean man was arrested in Peru for allegedly attempting to smuggle hundreds of tarantulas and centipedes on a flight back to Korea. The 28-year-old Korean citizen, who was not named by ...

  9. Scolopendra subspinipes - Wikipedia

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    Scolopendra subspinipes is a species of very large centipede found throughout southeastern Asia. One of the most widespread and common species in the genus Scolopendra, it is also found on virtually all land areas around and within the Indian Ocean, all of tropical and subtropical Asia from Russia to the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia, Australia, South and Central America, the Caribbean ...