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Jon ,, Thailand's Monster Poisonous Centipede ,,
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Nikon D300 DX Camera.
Nikkor 17-55 2.8 Lens.
October 11th 2014.
.Back Story ................
This morning I hear No# 1 Wife let out a scream !
Instantly I'm on the move with snake stick in hand.
We have 5 large plastic bowels where we do our laundry by hand .
I know this is the 21st century but that is what we have..It is what it is !
No# 1 is jumping around with a snake stick whacking away at the ground.
As I got closer it was easy to see what the problem is !
A TAKAP! (Vietnamese centipede) very very bad bad !!, very very bad bad !!
It was hiding close to one of the clothes washing bowels. Almost bit No# 1's hand.
Did I say these are very very bad bad ? !!!
We have them around here and some years are worse then others.
I personally know a handful of people that have been bit by one. Each person ended up in the hospital in excruciating pain with difficulty breathing.
I'll add some write ups on this critter from the internet ...............
"These giant centipedes are also known as “Chinese Red Headed Centipedes” and Asian Forest Centipedes”. You may find them underneath rocks, tree logs, damp foliage or partially buried in loose damp soil, they have also been known to shelter inside shoes.
A bite from one of these centipedes is extremely painful, the pain can last for 4 or 5 days. Severe swelling and bruising often results from being bitten, some people may suffer more adverse effects such as breathing difficulties and a rapid heartbeat. Children are especially at risk and should be taken to hospital immediately if bitten by one of these centipedes !
Of all the bugs in Thailand, I have to say this one “creeps me out” the most, this giant centipede has quite a fearsome reputation in Thailand. It is said that a bite from this monster centipede is excruciatingly painful, even more so than a snake bite !"
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Jon&Crew,still in the jungle.
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