henrylaxen Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 One of the things I really like about the Lake Chapala area is the enormous variety of interesting creatures that inhabit the area. (And I don't just mean criminals and tax evaders.) Today I found this guy on my patio, and couldn't resist sharing. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 It looks like something people in Simojovel lunch on. They call them satz and eat them like you would potato chips. I ate one yesterday as I did not know what they were offering and everyone seemed to enjoy the food. They are a little chewy m they make them very spicy and if you like beef jerky you would love those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xena Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Fascinating. There is an interesting array of critters here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nopalesflower Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I saw one on my patio one time and my gardener told me it was highly poisonous. He killed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I was sitting on the throne in my bathroom the other when one came slithering under the door towards me. When just the head had appeared I thought it was a snake. I picked it up with a towel and put it outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I don't know if it is a centipede, or a millipede. A centipede is painful poison, but not death, a millipede is not dangerous. A Doctor who treats villagers in the mountains says that a centipede bite is the most painful injury he has to deal with. I had nominated the Assassin Bug and the Gila Monster, but he said no. An interesting conversation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 satz do not bite so it may be a little different, satz do not bite but are very large, large enough to wrap up around a wrist. Lots of protein.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I don't know if it is a centipede, or a millipede. A centipede is painful poison, but not death, a millipede is not dangerous. A Doctor who treats villagers in the mountains says that a centipede bite is the most painful injury he has to deal with. I had nominated the Assassin Bug and the Gila Monster, but he said no. An interesting conversation! Centipede Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrylaxen Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I don't know if it is a centipede, or a millipede. A centipede is painful poison, but not death, a millipede is not dangerous. A Doctor who treats villagers in the mountains says that a centipede bite is the most painful injury he has to deal with. I had nominated the Assassin Bug and the Gila Monster, but he said no. An interesting conversation! A centipede has two legs per segment, and a millipede has four (two on each side.) Now you know ;-). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Sorry once it was in my mouth I just could not ount them anymore. I should have taken a picture of the monster.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerbit Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I can vouch for the bite being painful. Kind of like being set on fire and smacked with a hammer. Never thought a little pinch could hurt that much for a prolonged period. Not to mention the swelling and inflammation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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