Eastern red centipede

Eastern red centipede is a centipede species with venom that can impact human health. Its bite delivers neurotoxins via fangs to incapacitate prey. When threatened, eastern red centipede uses this defense mechanism against humans as well. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and in severe cases, fever and weakness. Though unlikely to cause critical harm, the bite is painful, with symptoms typically dissipating without long-term effects.

Eastern red centipede can deliver a sting that introduces a mild venom into the body of an animal. This organism typically uses its sting both to defend against threats and to subdue prey. When humans or pets like dogs and cats are stung, they might experience pain, swelling, and mild discomfort. Birds affected by the sting may display similar distress. Insects, however, can succumb to the venom, which can more seriously disrupt their smaller physiological systems.

Eastern red centipede may bite humans primarily in self-defense. These centipedes possess forcipules, a type of modified leg, to inject venom into perceived threats. While encounters are relatively rare, when they occur, bites can result in painful swelling and redness at the site, but are typically not severe unless complications arise due to allergic reactions.