Tag: Tomcat beetle burn
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Saltwater or Freshwater? Best Soak for Tomcat Bites Explained
Tomcat beetles – tiny orange-black insects that thrive in Bali’s lush gardens – pack a surprisingly vicious punch. They don’t actually “bite,” but when you brush them off or crush them against your skin, a potent toxin called pederin triggers a fiery dermatitis often mistaken for a chemical burn. Local expats debate endlessly at beach…