UM-Bot Posted September 8, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 8, 2013 An invasion of millipedes in Australia is believed to have been responsible for a train crash. Considered invasive pests, black Portuguese millipedes were introduced in to the country in 1953 and have been making a nuisance of themselves ever since. When threatened the insects secrete hydrogen cyanide that can be particularly nasty if it comes in to contact with the skin or eyes. Read More: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/254275/millipede-invasion-causes-train-wreck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancient astronaut Posted September 8, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) That must have been a shitload of bugs. Wild stuff. Edited September 8, 2013 by ancient astronaut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+susieice Posted September 8, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 8, 2013 It would cause a train wreck around here cause I hate those things. They bite too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deslin Posted September 8, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 8, 2013 That's. Just. Gross. Period. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava_Lady Posted September 8, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Ugh... bug guts... that stink an stain, by the millions. Gross to the nth degree. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis914 Posted September 8, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I've kept numerous millipedes and have ever had one bite me or spray me with any defensive secretions. It's all in how you handle them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatsinausername Posted September 10, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 10, 2013 So what you're saying is that you shouldn't handle them with a train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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