Centipedes have been known to bite, though it is extremely rare; a bite is supposedly reminiscent of a wasp sting. It can be startling to encounter a many-legged creature scurrying around your house, ...

If you’re someone who can’t stand the sight of worms or cockroaches, or if you have arachnophobia, chances are you won’t appreciate having house centipedes around you, either. House centipedes are ...

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DOMedically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO House centipedes (Scutigera coleoptrata) are nocturnal venomous predators that prey on household pests like cockroaches, ...