Stone centipede

Found in damp, dark environments such as leaf litter, under bark, beneath stones, and in soil.

Carnivorous predator that eats small invertebrates like insects, spiders, slugs, and worms.

Swift-moving, nocturnal hunters. They use modified front legs called forcipules to inject venom into prey. They have a long lifespan for an arthropod, often living 5-6 years.

Highly beneficial for natural pest control in gardens. While they can bite humans if handled roughly, the venom is generally not dangerous to non-allergic humans, usually resulting in localized pain and swelling similar to a bee sting.