Centipede Sting Nearly Kills Florida Man
POSTED: Monday, February 13, 2006
UPDATED: 7:32 am EST February 13,
2006
A South Florida man nearly died this weekend after being stung by a rare Vietnamese centipede considered to have one of the most toxic stings in the world, according to a Local 6 News report.
Authorities said the man was changing the water bowl of the 7-inch Vietnamese centipede he was keeping as a pet when it quickly stung his hand.
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The victim, who was not identified, was in stable condition at Baptist Hospital in South Florida, according to a report.Since the Vietnamese centipede is so rare, anti-venin is not kept readily available.Officials said because of its large fangs and toxic venom, the centipede's sting can be 10 times worse than a scorpion.This is only the second case of a Vietnamese centipede bite in the United States.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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