The House Centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata) is a centipede that originated in the Mediterranean region, but it has spread to other parts of the world where it can live in human homes. Physically, it is yellow-gray with up to 15 pairs of long legs. There are three dark dorsal stripes running down the length of its body, and unlike most other centipedes, the House Centipede has well-developed faceted eyes. In the outdoors House Centipedes prefer cool and damp places, and within the home they are commonly encountered in basements and bathrooms. As insectivores, the House Centipede feeds on spiders, bed bugs, termites, cockroaches, and other household arthropods.
The House Centipede has an overall length between 1”-1.5” (2.5-3.8 cm) and width of .14”-.26” (3.5-6.5 mm). The typical lifespan of the House Centipede is between 3-7 years.
The House Centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata) is a centipede that originated in the Mediterranean region, but it has spread to other parts of the world where it can live in human homes. Physically, it is yellow-gray with up to 15 pairs of long legs. There are three dark dorsal stripes running down the length of its body, and unlike most other centipedes, the House Centipede has well-developed faceted eyes. In the outdoors House Centipedes prefer cool and damp places, and within the home they are commonly encountered in basements and bathrooms. As insectivores, the House Centipede feeds on spiders, bed bugs, termites, cockroaches, and other household arthropods.
The House Centipede has an overall length between 1”-1.5” (2.5-3.8 cm) and width of .14”-.26” (3.5-6.5 mm). The typical lifespan of the House Centipede is between 3-7 years.