House Centipede (juvenile)

Commonly found in damp, dark areas such as basements, bathrooms, and crawl spaces.

Carnivorous; feeds on spiders, bed bugs, termites, cockroaches, and silverfish.

Fast-moving nocturnal predator; known for 'autotony' (shedding legs to escape predators).

Benefits: Natural pest control for homes. Risks: Rarely bite humans; their venom is mild and usually comparable to a bee sting.