Luwing (Milepede) or a thousand-legged animal that is very large and very dangerous

Hello insect lovers. Good afternoon and greetings to all of us, hopefully today we are still given health and in good condition.
On this occasion? I will share a picture that I got in the Pasir Kapas Jeruk Forest (RIAU). When I was in Riau a few days ago.

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The photo above can be seen, if the luwing is very large and the color is not red like the luwing that we often encounter. After I searched about luwing on the internet, it turned out that this luwing is the largest type of millipede or belongs to the diplopoda class. And it turns out? Its feet produce hydrogen cyanide (HCN) which is very dangerous, even capable of killing rats, and some predators that will eat it.
Hopefully some of my pictures can entertain friends of all insect lovers. And hopefully my explanation can be useful, if there is something wrong with my explanation. sorry🙏, and ask for guidance all friends

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