The giant desert centipede (Scolopendra heroes) is the largest species in the United States. They are between 6.5 and 8 inches long and have 21-23 pairs of legs.

The world's biggest centipede, at potentially over 12 inches long, certainly earns the "giant" in Amazonian giant centipede. This particular species of minibeast has 42 legs, and while all ...

A species in Venezuela is large enough to enter caves where they capture and kill bats. Yes, southeastern crowned snakes (which do not bite people) eat centipedes.

This species of centipede, also known as the Chinese red head, is one of over 1,000 animals used in traditional Chinese medicine.