Millipede burns

Millipede is a polypod, a non-toxic plant-eating insect that does not bite and release toxins. However, when it crawls on the human body and encounters a flap, the worm body breaks down, and the glands on both sides release toxins. When a person is infected with the poison, the toxin can cause burning, blisters, and pigmentation. If it happens to enter the eyes, it can cause a severe inflammatory reaction. Once the skin comes into contact with this toxin, it must be rinsed immediately with plenty of water.

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