The skin saver

The skin saver is an unusual form of beetle that has just recently been discovered. Would you even recognise one and is there anything crucial that we need to know about this new creature?

Like most beetles,the majority of the skin saver include 6 hands which enable them to grab different pieces of skin at a very fast rate. However, a minority have been seen with as many as 12 hands and this variety is especially nimble, flying at great altitudes. In the main, they are the size of a large scarab beetle and have a rather similar body. Amazingly, they have the capacity to see in all directions at the same time.

The skin crawler’s body is multi-patterned and covered in different coloured dots that has a rather weird 3-D effect. Weirdly, they can flatten their spotty bodies and this causes their spots to disappear. They can squeeze under your skin and can crawl up your nose! This is concerning because when they crawl into your skin or crawl up your nose they will make their way up to your brain and start eating away at it. They are normally found at night because that’s when you are sleeping. So – beware, if you live in Australia (these bugs are most commonly found there)make sure you get some bug replete or if you see any lumps on your body the size of a rubber make sure you get it checked with a doctor.