What if a Centipede Bites You? | Are Centipedes Poisonous? | Deadliest Insects | The Dr. Binocs Show

oh let the centipede go little kitty it's not something to fiddle with as it can be a little risky risky yes and to understand the risk let me address a painful question what if a centipede bites you zoom in centipedes with their long M mented bodies and numerous legs are fascinating creatures found in diverse habitats comprising more than 3,000 known species their sizes may vary greatly ranging from the smallest house centipede measuring tiny fraction of an inch to the giant centipede which holds the title of the largest among them all reaching over a foot in length generally these carnivorous are bods snack on insects spiders and worms however at times a hungry centipede doesn't mind hunting poprey 15 times larger than itself like a mouse they attack with the help of their venom glands which paralyze the animal making it easier for the centipede to have a feast and this is where it gets risky yes that's because even though they are creatures of the outdoors commonly inhabiting Gardens forests and other natural settings at times while seeking shelter from extreme weather or pursuing prey they enter our living spaces you may find them under the floor or in the cracks of the walls mostly centipedes are not aggressive toward humans and tend to run away from us however if someone accidentally steps on them or deliberately provokes them these creatures won't shy away from defending themselves by biting the person this can result in two red markings in a vshape due to the arrangement of the insects fory PS though this bite can be extremely painful particularly when bitten by larger centipedes that tend to deliver more Venom fortunately their venom is generally harm to humans causing only mild and temporary effects which may go away in a few hours however bites from certain species such as the scolopendra genus may lead to serious allergic reactions as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects in people due to the strong chemical composition of their venom which contains substances such as serotonin amine and cardiodepressant toxines soon the person may start to experience symptoms such as intense pain radiating from the bite s side swelling nausea diziness difficulty in breathing rapid heart rate and even fever and chills along with a swollen throat and skin infections in some extreme cases the person may even experience memory disturbance and loss of consciousness fortunately these serious conditions rarely occur and for most centipede bites the symptoms May resolve within a few hours to days without causing any long-term effects but in case you happen to get bitten by a centipede accidentally make sure to remain calm as panicking can elevate your heart rate and increase the spread of Venom throughout the body then gently wash the bite area with mild soap and water to reduce the risk of infection afterward apply a cold compress or ice pack to help relieve pain and swelling also remember not to scratch the bite as it can irritate the skin making it easier for germs to get in in case even after some time it still hurts a lot or you have trouble breathing please visit your doctor asap it's trivia time did you know that despite their name which means 100 legs most species have between 30 and 354 legs also centipedes Are closely related to lobsters shrimp and crayfish sketching time today's sketch of the day goes to ca Adriana hope you learn learn something helpful today until next time it's me Dr boox zooming [Music] out [Music] [Laughter] momy mind it

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Length: 5min 32sec (332 seconds)

Published: Tue Feb 13 2024