When snake bites turn out to be centipedes

Derek Barry
Updated September 24 2020 - 8:22am, first published 8:04am
DANGEROUS: It seems the Ethmostigmus (giant centipede) is capable of a stinging bite. Photo: John Hill
DANGEROUS: It seems the Ethmostigmus (giant centipede) is capable of a stinging bite. Photo: John Hill

Never mind sharks, crocodiles and drop bears, it seems Australia has a new and dangerous predator to watch out for...centipedes.

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Derek Barry

Derek Barry

Editor, the North West Star

Editor of the North West Star Mount Isa since January 2016. Prior to that, an editor at several regional southern Queensland newspapers. Passionate about telling local stories. Comes with a strange accent to due an Irish accident of birth.

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