Is new zealand giant centipede dangerous?
New zealand giant centipede usually live in hidden places in forests or cities, and generally do not actively attack people. However, when it is disturbed, it is likely to bite, and severe pain and swelling will occur after being bitten by it.
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Species of Common centipedes
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods
Class
Centipedes
Order
Large centipedes
Family
Scolopendrids
Genus
Common centipedes
Species
New zealand giant centipede (Cormocephalus rubriceps)
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