J Spec Oper Med. 2021 Winter;21(4):106-107. doi: 10.55460/S3H4-KZPZ.
The genus Scolopendra includes large centipedes that inhabit tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands as well as South America and the Southwestern US. They are capable of inflicting a clinically significant venomous bite. These multilegged arthropods may enter tents or buildings at night in search of prey and tend to hide in bedding and clothing. Presentation and management are discussed.
该属蜈蚣包括大蜈蚣,栖息在东南亚和太平洋岛屿以及南美洲和美国西南部的热带地区。它们能够造成具有临床意义的有毒咬伤。这些多足节肢动物可能会在夜间进入帐篷或建筑物寻找猎物,并且往往隐藏在被褥和衣服中。讨论了其表现和管理。