121 



on each side of the sting, through which it is injected 

 into the wound. 



Great Centipede (Scolopendra Morsitans). 



This is Hkewise a native of the hottest parts of the 

 world, and one of the pests of society, being highly- 

 poisonous ; but what renders it particularly dange- 

 rous is, its frequenting inhabited places, and biting 

 persons during their sleep, to prevent which, they 

 are obliged to place the feet of their bedsteads in 

 Water ; it measures twelve inches in length. 



