12.05.2026 17:10
A tourist in Colombia encountered a giant Amazon centipede hidden on the edge of a toilet in their hotel room. The video recorded by the tourist caused an uproar on social media. The bite of these creatures, which can reach up to 30 cm in length, can be deadly.
A South American holiday literally turned into a nightmare for a tourist. A traveler staying in Aguachica, Colombia, encountered a giant Amazon centipede hidden on the edge of the toilet in his hotel room.
While the tourist's video, recording the moments second by second, caused outrage on social media, viewers were left in shock at what they saw.
Lying in Ambush on the Edge of the ToiletIn the footage, the giant centipede, scientifically known as Scolopendra gigantea, is seen skillfully concealed on the inner rim of the toilet.
When the vigilant tourist noticed the situation, flushed the toilet, and hit the bowl with a stick, the multi-legged giant creature fell into the water and tried to escape quickly.
The tourist, who recorded the terrifying moments, warned with the note, "This happened to me in the hotel bathrooms in Aguachica... Luckily, I always check before sitting down."
It Reaches Up to 30 Centimetres in Length: Its Bite Is a Complete Nightmare!Known as the world's largest centipede species, the Amazon giant centipede can reach up to approximately 30 centimetres (11 inches) in length.
These frightening creatures are especially known for their aggressive nature and potent venom. Although experts state that its bite is usually not fatal for humans, they warn that it causes severe symptoms such as unbearable pain, extreme swelling, high fever, and chills.
These giant pests prefer dark and humid environments like bathrooms as their habitat. The most tragic incident proving the danger of this species occurred in Venezuela in 2014.
A giant centipede hidden inside a drink can bit a 4-year-old child, and the unfortunate child lost their life.
Tourists traveling to tropical regions like Colombia and Venezuela need to be very careful. Local authorities strongly emphasize that those staying in these areas should always check the toilets before using them, shake out their shoes before putting them on, and keep their luggage closed.