How dangerous are centipedes? How to keep them away?
How dangerous are centipedes? How to keep them away?
Hi all!
When we visit Hua Hin we often have quite a few centipedes in the garden, around the pool, on the terrace and sometimes even in the house. They are not big ones, usually between one and two inches and maybe around a quarter of an inch in diameter. They are red/orange/brownish and for me they looks really scary.
How afraid should we be? If I understand correctly, the bite hurts like hell for several days but with no persistent damage. Is that correct? The one we have are, if I'm right, rather small ones. Do that make them less dangerous?
Do you have some suggestions how to keep them away? Usually we rent a house so I don't feel that some professional pest control company is the way to go. In, for example, Tesco they have very many different brands of what seems to be spray against different kind of bugs. All text on the cans are in Thai so it's hard to know what to choose. Do anyone have any recommendation of a suitable "poison" and the best way to use it?
Every input or comment on the subject are much appreciated!
Attaching a image of one that looks similar to "ours".
When we visit Hua Hin we often have quite a few centipedes in the garden, around the pool, on the terrace and sometimes even in the house. They are not big ones, usually between one and two inches and maybe around a quarter of an inch in diameter. They are red/orange/brownish and for me they looks really scary.
How afraid should we be? If I understand correctly, the bite hurts like hell for several days but with no persistent damage. Is that correct? The one we have are, if I'm right, rather small ones. Do that make them less dangerous?
Do you have some suggestions how to keep them away? Usually we rent a house so I don't feel that some professional pest control company is the way to go. In, for example, Tesco they have very many different brands of what seems to be spray against different kind of bugs. All text on the cans are in Thai so it's hard to know what to choose. Do anyone have any recommendation of a suitable "poison" and the best way to use it?
Every input or comment on the subject are much appreciated!
Attaching a image of one that looks similar to "ours".
Re: How dangerous are centipedes? How to keep them away?
Go to your local hardware store and get a spray can (or three) of 'Shelldrite'. (Brand name) Think it is also called 'Chaindrite'. It is used for termite control, and works just as well for centipedes. This is a crack and crevice spray so will come with a long nozzle. Spray every crack and crevice you see in and around the house, and that should keep things under control.
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As with practically any living creature that is foolish enough to visit our property, centipedes are dealt with swiftly by our special lethal task force (Thai chickens)
To be honest, I'm more concerned about centipedes than I am about snakes, and as you say, the bite can be exceedingly painful, and may also result in a short hospital stay.
To be honest, I'm more concerned about centipedes than I am about snakes, and as you say, the bite can be exceedingly painful, and may also result in a short hospital stay.
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These are Thai centipedes, so probably comics...
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Which end is the head; more specifically, where is the stinger?
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The poison comes from their bite.Somchai Turdsak wrote:Which end is the head; more specifically, where is the stinger?
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Wiki is your friend.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centipede_bite
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centipede_bite
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"They are not big ones, usually between one and two inches and maybe around a quarter of an inch in diameter."
That suggests to me that what you're seeing are youngsters and there are nests around somewhere. Get the Chaindrite as Vincent suggests. Good luck. Pete
That suggests to me that what you're seeing are youngsters and there are nests around somewhere. Get the Chaindrite as Vincent suggests. Good luck. Pete
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Re: How dangerous are centipedes? How to keep them away?
Thanks! I will try that.VincentD wrote:Go to your local hardware store and get a spray can (or three) of 'Shelldrite'. (Brand name) Think it is also called 'Chaindrite'.
Ha, Ha! Maybe I can rent some from you the next time I visit?Takiap wrote:centipedes are dealt with swiftly by our special lethal task force (Thai chickens)
Ooops, I hope I never have to meet their parents.prcscct wrote:That suggests to me that what you're seeing are youngsters and there are nests around somewhere.
Anyway, this is not a big problem but still scares me somewhat. In the garden (on the grass) we where shoes so I guess we are safe there. It's mostly around the pool and on the terrace I see this as a problem. Usually we are not wearing shoes there, and I spot and kill a few every week in this area. I don't know if this is considered many or if it is to be considered normal. What do you guys think?
We take normal "safety measures" like checking or shoes before putting them on and so far we haven't really come close to being bitten. At least as far as we know... Especially in the evening/night with little light, they can be really hard to spot since their color are very close to the color of the floor.
Do you also have a "problem" with centipedes, have you gotten rid of them with chemicals or do you just accept them as normal creatures in Thailand?
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I think it's difficult to prevent them completely, so it's a case of spot treatment when you find one - either a chemical or a heavy object if you're not too squeamish.............assuming of course you don't have a band of chickens to call upon!!Ralfredo wrote:Thanks! I will try that.VincentD wrote:Go to your local hardware store and get a spray can (or three) of 'Shelldrite'. (Brand name) Think it is also called 'Chaindrite'.
Ha, Ha! Maybe I can rent some from you the next time I visit?Takiap wrote:centipedes are dealt with swiftly by our special lethal task force (Thai chickens)
Ooops, I hope I never have to meet their parents.prcscct wrote:That suggests to me that what you're seeing are youngsters and there are nests around somewhere.
Anyway, this is not a big problem but still scares me somewhat. In the garden (on the grass) we where shoes so I guess we are safe there. It's mostly around the pool and on the terrace I see this as a problem. Usually we are not wearing shoes there, and I spot and kill a few every week in this area. I don't know if this is considered many or if it is to be considered normal. What do you guys think?
We take normal "safety measures" like checking or shoes before putting them on and so far we haven't really come close to being bitten. At least as far as we know... Especially in the evening/night with little light, they can be really hard to spot since their color are very close to the color of the floor.
Do you also have a "problem" with centipedes, have you gotten rid of them with chemicals or do you just accept them as normal creatures in Thailand?
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No problem with that. So far an ordinary shoe has been used to swiftly take care of the problem... My concern are if I don't see them and happen to place my bare foot on top of one. I guess my foot will loose that duel.Dannie Boy wrote:I think it's difficult to prevent them completely, so it's a case of spot treatment when you find one - either a chemical or a heavy object if you're not too squeamish.............
Well maybe I can rent a swat team (soldiers of fortune, I guess) from Takiap. BTW, is it safe for chickens to dine on these bastards? Cant they be bitten?Dannie Boy wrote:assuming of course you don't have a band of chickens to call upon!!
Thanks to all that's responded so far!
Re: How dangerous are centipedes? How to keep them away?
You need to Google "Thai centipede". Many horror stories, video and photos of what yours can grow into. You can also find them in bottles of Thai whiskey. Pete
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Re: How dangerous are centipedes? How to keep them away?
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Re: How dangerous are centipedes? How to keep them away?
Thanks for the videos, I think... Now I feel sooo much better, or not... Any idea why the guys in the second video don't get bitten. Are they so "friendly" or have someone "fixed" that particular centipede?prcscct wrote:You need to Google "Thai centipede". Many horror stories, video
BTW, if I show these videos to my wife, my days in Thailand are over...