Localized pain or tenderness
Redness around the affected area
avoid humans and would rather escape than confront something much larger than themselves.
However, they do have venom, which they use to subdue their prey. A house centipede can bite if it is trapped, handled, or pressed against the skin, although bites are uncommon.
If a bite occurs, possible symptoms include:
Localized pain or tenderness
Redness around the affected area
Mild swelling or irritation
Reactions vary from person to person. If you experience severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice. Difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or faintness
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can indicate a serious allergic reaction and require emergency medical attention.
The simplest precaution is to avoid handling these creatures with your bare hands. If you need to remove one, use a container and a stiff piece of card.Unlike the short-legged appearance of many other household pests, the house centipede’s legs give it a distinctive, fringed silhouette. Its rear pair of legs is especially long, sometimes making it appear as though the animal has even more legs than it actually does.
