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Do millipedes bite

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yes they can even the small ones in your back graden, i got bitten by one thismorning and a big rash apeared and two bite marks luckily i pulled it of my arm before it could do any really bad damage but some are not as luky and dont notice until after the bite and the gory side affects!

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Millipedes may seem threatening, but these insects do not defend themselves against humans by biting. They release a foul odor to defend themselves.

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Do millipedes bite humans?

Millipedes do NOT bite humans... If handled they can secrete a mild poison that can irritate some people's skin. Do not confuse them with a house centipede however... Those do bite


Do millipedes crawl into skin?

Millipedes do not crawl into skin. Millipedes are more likely not to even bite. You might be thinking of centipedes but either will not crawl under skin. Centipedes though are poisonous to certain levels and are able to bite.


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Can millipedes kill?

No; millipedes are herbivores and do not have mouthparts able to damage skin. They only feed on living or rotting vegetation. Centipedes, however, can have a painful bite and/or venom, so know the difference.


What are some non examples of millipedes?

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Is the yellow liquid that comes out from a millipede harmful?

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Do millipedes shed there skin?

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Are millipedes mammals?

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Are millipedes dangerous?

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