Centipedes
Centipedes, sometimes called house centipedes or "hundred-leggers" because they have many pairs of legs. They live throughout most of the United States and the world. We rarely see centipedes due to their nocturnal activity and their speed as they scurry across floors. Most centipedes can live for more than a year and some up to six years. You can find more information via the link for centipedes.
Characteristics
Size: 1/8 – 6” (4-152 mm)
Color: Yellowish to dark brown, sometimes with darker stripes or markings
Habits: Centipedes typically hibernate outdoors in protected situations and lay their eggs during the summer, usually in or on the soil. Centipedes thrive in areas of high moisture, such as loose bark, rotting logs, under stones, around trash, or piles of leaves and grass. We find centipedes in damp basements, crawlspaces, bathrooms, or potted plants when they invade homes.
