The arthropods can tailor their toxins depending on whether they are hunting prey or defending themselves from predators, according to a new study. By Andrew Chapman A giant centipede’s many wriggling ...

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 ...

Q. When doing yard work in the spring, I see red centipedes slithering around beneath pine straw and rotting pieces of wood. Are all centipedes dangerous if they bite you? I have never seen one more ...

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 ...

If you’re someone who can’t stand the sight of worms or cockroaches, or if you have arachnophobia, chances are you won’t appreciate having house centipedes around you, either. House centipedes are ...

A giant centipede species has drawn attention for its ability to prey on small birds. Researchers have documented its size, venom, and hunting behavior in environments where birds are usually safe ...

Did you know that there are over 3,000 different species of centipedes, and scientists believe that there could be 5,000+ species yet to be discovered? These introverted arthropods aren’t often seen ...

Centipedes usually enter homes in search of their prey, which includes ants, spiders, and roaches. Centipedes are particularly drawn to dark, humid spaces such as bathrooms and basements. To keep ...