CATDOLL : CATDOLL: If a centipede crawls on my foot and I don't get bitten, is it poisonous?

1. If a centipede crawls on your foot but you are not bitten, is it poisonous?

If it doesn't bite you it's not poisonous, just wash it with water.

No... As long as you are not bitten, it's fine. If you are bitten, go to the hospital for treatment immediately.

It's fine

Wash it quickly to avoid infection.

Wash it

2. Are the claws of household centipedes poisonous?

There's nothing that's so poisonous on a centipede's claws.

Generally, poisonous insects have a certain part that produces venom. The venom is usually a special alkaloid or biological protein, which enters the body to anesthetize or stimulate nerves. For example, the scorpion's tail, the centipede's mouthparts, the wasp's sting...

Most poisonous insects live in dirty environments and will cause redness and swelling after biting people. Insects also have formic acid substances that moisturize the skin. If you don't wash it off immediately, your skin will be allergic.

3. Are centipedes poisonous?

Of course it’s poisonous!