Barbadians told how to deal with secretion from red millipedes

Barbadians affected by the secretion from the red millipede on the skin may experience a local irritant chemical reaction.

According to President of the Barbados Association of Medical Professionals Dr. Lynda Williams, the reaction is not life-threatening or dangerous, and those affected just have to know how to handle it.

She tells CBC News the first immediate action someone affected by the secretion of a red millipede should take is to rinse the area immediately.

However, Dr. Williams warns that if the toxin accidentally enters the eye or gets on the lips, there's a possibility of a more severe type of reaction.

She says in those cases people should seek medical attention if the over the counter medication does not work.

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