Size & Identifying Characteristics:

Centipedes vary greatly in length, from 1/4th to 6 inches. The House centipede is 1-1½ inches in length, with 15 pairs of long legs. They prefer areas high in moisture, and are most active at night. Some species can inflict a painful bite, injecting venom from the claws. Usually considered a beneficial insect, but can invade homes seeking out its prey.

Life Cycle:

Between 20 and 300 eggs are laid. Larvae hatch from the eggs, and go through several larval instars where they keep increasing their number of legs and/or segments. After they reach the full number, they go through four more adolescent stages to reach maturity, which may take a couple of years. Overall, they may live for 5-6 years or more.

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