The dangerous bugs of

The dangerous bugs of

BALI

BALI

Watch out for these Bali bugs, and you’ll have a terror-free fun-filled vacation on this beautiful island...

Velvet ants are actually wingless wasps. They're nicknamed ‘cow killers’, but their stings should only be fatal for small animals.  However those stings are still very painful for humans.

Velvet Ant

Scolopendra subspinipes

This slow-moving centipede can grow up to 20 cm long.  They are locally known as kelabang in Bali, and the venom from a bite can cause pain and nausea.

The BLACK WIDOW

A black widow spider bite is reported to be 15 times stronger than a rattlesnake. The bite can be lethal.

Be prepared and learn about 20 of Bali's most dangerous bugs and creepy-crawlies - and how to avoid them - by clicking learn more below.