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Centipede Bite! - hilodiver - 09-28-2017
Dang centipede, the size of an anaconda, bit me on the foot! I'm trying not to cry but it really hurts! What do you guys use to manage the pain? I'm thinking a little ice and elevation and hopefully it will feel better on the morning?
Aloha!
RE: Centipede Bite! - EightFingers - 09-28-2017
Was it in your house? Hope you killed that thing!
RE: Centipede Bite! - Mimosa - 09-28-2017
Slice open the wound with and exacto knife - and make a mix of half ammonia and half clean water and the toxins will be sucked out if a fresh bite.
OR
go into garden and pick 300 mature lokahi leaves to suck out toxins bring to a boil about 25 to 30 mature leaves and place on bite wound - repeat same process 4 - 6 times - the last time - make polstice and wrap wound with gauze paper tape and in morning no mo nuttin.
Mrs . Mimosa
RE: Centipede Bite! - terracore - 09-29-2017
I had read that rubbing papaya into the bite helps.
RE: Centipede Bite! - leilanidude - 09-29-2017
When I get them, the pain usually subsides in 6-10 hours anyway.
RE: Centipede Bite! - birdmove - 09-29-2017
Haven't been bit by one yet.
Jon in Keaau/HPP
RE: Centipede Bite! - alaskyn66 - 09-29-2017
Ibuprofen, hot or cold compress, and a day or two of waiting.
RE: Centipede Bite! - KiminPL - 09-29-2017
Meat tenderizer is said to ease the pain. Doesn't seem especially scientific, I know... and fortunately I have never had to test the theory myself.
RE: Centipede Bite! - rainyjim - 09-29-2017
I would consult a doctor and be very cautious when soliciting medical advice on an online forum. I would avoid using meat tenderizer or ammonia to treat open wounds. Best of luck.
RE: Centipede Bite! - terracore - 09-29-2017
Meat tenderizer contains a papaya extract that breaks down protein. The theory is that it will break down the proteins in the venom.