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Anonymous
"The extremely potent venom, containing acetylcholine, histamine, and serotonin, is toxic to humans and causes a local sharp pain (similar to a hornet sting), severe swelling, chills, fever, and weakness.
S. gigantea is a popular pet among arthropod fanatics, but should not be handled without protective equipment, as even a trace of the venom coming in contact with skin can cause a reaction. The condition of having been poisoned by the venom of a centipede in this genus is called scolopendrism."
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