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Please be careful when entering dark, moist areas. Hurricane Melissa has displaced a lot of wildlife across Jamaica, including large centipedes. A giant centipede hid in a follower’s underwear after using the restroom and bit her in a very sensitive area. These bites can be extremely painful and may... show more

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