Centipedes & Millipedes

Identify common centipedes & millipedes with photos, safety information and tips. 8 species in this guide.

House centipede

House centipedeScutigera coleoptrata
Mild bite

American giant millipede

American giant millipedeNarceus americanus
Irritating secretion

Greenhouse millipede

Greenhouse millipedeOxidus gracilis
Non-toxic

Brown centipede

Brown centipedeLithobius forficatus
Mild bite

Yellow-spotted millipede

Yellow-spotted millipedeHarpaphe haydeniana
Produces cyanide

Pill millipede

Pill millipedeGlomeris marginata
Non-toxic

Giant desert centipede

Giant desert centipedeScolopendra heros
Venomous bite

Giant African millipede

Giant African millipedeArchispirostreptus gigas
Irritant secretions