I turned over a log in the woods last week and was pleased to see nearly two dozen pairs of bright red legs disappear beneath the leaves: a centipede. I immediately thought of three questions I have ...

Discover the truth about redheaded centipedes in Texas—their bite, danger level, and what to do if you encounter one.

Nobody wants to find a creepy crawly in their home, but if you find a centipede crawling around your abode, you're better off ...

You have seen them in your basement, your garage, and your garden. They are quick, slippery, and possess more legs than you have time to count. But are centipedes a danger to your family and pets? The ...

You wake up one morning and see broken skin and maybe some swelling on your arm. What you see could be the result of a centipede bite. These common household pests love arms (and legs), and they are ...

Centipedes and millipedes seem interchangeable, but while one is harmless, the other has a painful bite and could be the sign ...

The Scolopendra gigantea is a species of centipede that packs a painful, venomous bite. The species—also known as the giant yellow-leg centipede or Amazonian giant centipede—is the largest known ...