centepede bite - helpful advice needed

[Liz]

Elevation helps with swelling but if there's poison in the system you want to keep the area lowered. Red, hot & swollen can happen from an allergic reaction or an infection - not enough information. Take your temperature - if it's elevated then infection is likely. Or, take a benadryl - if that helps then it's allergic reaction. Not to say it couldn't both. Like Kathy said, keep an eye on it and get thee to a Doctor asap if needed.

Keep us posted Andrew. We're all pulling for you.

(Note: I'm not a medical professional, but have had lots of backcountry experience.)

aloha, Liz

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