🐜Centipedes have a unique defense mechanism that tricks predators.
💉Centipede venom contains two toxins: a neurotoxin and a cardio/myotoxin.
😬Coyote Peterson rates the centipede bite as one of the top three most painful experiences he's had.
🤔Centipedes are intelligent creatures that investigate their environment.
🔪To handle the centipede safely, Coyote uses careful techniques to immobilize its head and body.
Why did Coyote Peterson allow himself to be bitten by a venomous centipede?
—Coyote conducted the experiment to measure the pain and physical reactions to the bite, demonstrate the treatment process, and raise awareness for Black Rhino conservation.
What are the two toxins found in centipede venom?
—Centipede venom contains a neurotoxin, which causes pain and paralysis, and a cardio/myotoxin, which increases heart rate and can cause cardiac arrhythmias.
How painful is the centipede bite according to Coyote Peterson?
—Coyote rates the centipede bite as one of the top three most painful experiences he's had, along with interactions with yellow jackets and the gympie-gympie plant.
What is the defense mechanism of centipedes?
—Centipedes have a unique defense mechanism called defensive mimicry, where their back end looks like their front end, tricking predators into attacking the wrong side.
How does Coyote handle the centipede safely?
—Coyote uses careful techniques to immobilize the centipede's head and body, ensuring it cannot bite him during the experiment.
00:00Coyote Peterson prepares to be bitten by a venomous Asian centipede.
03:22Coyote introduces the special guest, Dr. Jordan Wagner, who will assist him during the experiment.
08:30Coyote handles the world's largest centipede species and explains its unique features.
09:55Coyote prepares himself mentally for the bite and discusses the potential effects of the venom.
10:29Coyote carefully immobilizes the centipede's head and body to ensure a safe bite.
11:46Coyote successfully avoids getting bitten and begins the experiment.
12:06Coyote describes the difficulty of pinning the centipede and the importance of its armored exoskeleton.
12:53Coyote observes the activity of the centipede and discusses its intelligence and sensory capabilities.
