Is a centipede dangerous?
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Centipede are arthropods, basically they are multi legged creatures. Well biting of a centipede can be extremely painful, generally more than that of a bee sting but they are not fatal to humans. Although, they contain enough venom to kill small animals but not humans. There are several species of a centipede, larger one may cause problem to humans but they do not have the ability to kill human being.
Centipedes are arthropods that belong to Class Chilopoda.
Certain species of centipedes which are small produce nothing more that a painful, localized reaction, just like a bee sting.
There are larger species of centipedes which contain and inject more venom through a bite and produce extreme pain.
Centipede bites are extremely painful, but generally they are not fatal to humans.
We are supposed to be careful with children and people with certain known infect infection. There could be swelling around the bite, and some victims may experience nausea, sweating and the swelling of lymph nodes following an attack.
Yes, centipedes are harmful and could be dangerous. If medical issues take place after a centipede bite, a medical professional should be consulted as soon as possible.