Tuesday, 5 August 2014

Critter Info: Centipede

Centipede - "100 feet" 

The name Centipede means 100 legs, but is somewhat misleading. Centipedes are elongated with flat segmented bodies that contain a pair of legs per segment. 
The heads of centipedes have a pair of long and sensitive antennae.  They have small mouths and have large, clawlike structures that contain a venom gland. 

Centipedes are mostly nocturnal and carnivorous. Some species can be hazardous to humans because of their venomous bite. Although a bite can be very painful and cause severe swelling, chills, fever and weakness, it is unlikely to be fatal.