Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water—look out for giant, swimming centipedes! Scientists have recently described the world’s first known amphibious centipede. It belongs to a group of ...

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 ...

If spiders make you squeamish, centipedes take the ick factor to another level. Despite their name, centipedes don’t have 100 legs—but they might have upwards of 300 or as few as a couple of dozen.

Giant bird-eating centipedes may sound like something out of a science-fiction film — but they’re not. On tiny Phillip Island, part of the South Pacific’s Norfolk Island group, the Phillip Island ...

Deep beneath the surface of the Earth, in a dank and dismal cave, lives Hades, the invertebrate king of hell. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and ...

The Giant African Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea) is one of the most fearsome arthropods on Earth, capable of taking down prey much larger than you’d expect. But how would it stack up against a human ...

Centipedes may look creepy, but they’re fascinating and often helpful creatures. While their many legs and fast movements can be unsettling, they play a surprising role in controlling household pests.

In late June and early July 2024, a video went viral on social media, allegedly showing a giant centipede in Australia. "Australia: Giant 'centipede' spotted ... Isn't it too big?" one X post with ...

You’ve probably seen those creepy, crawly house centipedes darting around your wall. Should you be very, very afraid? The quick answer is no -- not at all. The house centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata) ...

Centipedes invade homes seeking food, moisture, and shelter, often indicating underlying pest or dampness issues. Preventing entry involves eliminating pests like ants and cockroaches, sealing cracks, ...