House Centipede

Damp, dark areas such as basements, bathrooms, crawl spaces, and often found indoors. Prefer high humidity.

Carnivorous; preys on household pests such as silverfish, termites, cockroaches, spiders, bed bugs, and other small insects.

Nocturnal, fast-moving, and solitary. They are hunters that use their many legs to quickly capture prey. They undergo anamorphosis, adding segments and pairs of legs as they mature.

Potential risks include a mild, though rare, venomous bite if handled, which usually results in a localized sting similar to a bee sting. Benefits include acting as a natural pest control, preying on other undesirable household insects.