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Old 07-08-2006, 11:41 AM
henrya henrya is offline
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Re: some form of beetle

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it also has rather large mandibles which is the reason why i hesitate to touch this insect
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Wise decision - Devil's Coach Horse Beetles can give you a painful nip, and since they feed on unattractive stuff, and rarely clean their teeth, it's best to keep your fingers away from them. Though, truth to tell, I've never heard of anyone coming to serious harm from one!

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