House Centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata)

I find centipedes to be intimidating. They look rather frightening, and are usually quite quick. Most, if not all, are venomous with a painful sting (if they are large enough to puncture human skin).


How would you like to find this creature in your house? I photographed this in Washington state, in a burned forest, but apparently this species is called the "house centipede" because it appears frequently in bathrooms, trapped in sinks or tubs.



house centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata)