House Centipede

Damp, cool environments including basements, crawl spaces, and bathrooms; originally native to the Mediterranean region but now found globally in human dwellings.

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

Extremely fast runners that use their long legs to entrap prey. They are nocturnal hunters that can live for several years. They are known for their distinct 15 pairs of long legs as adults.

Beneficial to humans because they provide natural pest control by eating common indoor pests. While they can bite in self-defense, their venom is generally not dangerous to humans and similar to a bee sting.