Though centipedes inhabit almost every corner of the Earth, most people don't know much about the "hundred leggers." There are an estimated 8,000 species in the Class Chilopoda.
1. Centipedes are the only arthropods known to have "poison claws" for subduing prey.
2. Centipedes do not have 100 legs. Depending on the species, a centipede can have as few as 15 pairs of legs, or as many as 171 pairs.
3. I love centipedes
This one was hiding on the underside of a tree that attracts many birds - camouflaged in the bark.
@graemestevens yeh such a shame many don't like them - they are so interesting - I did squish a tiny weeny caterpillar and two dendrobium beetles - all were eating my orchid flowers - that is a BIG NO NO!
@graemestevens I think many have tried that - now - you don't like bugs so I will leave the spider beetle and caterpillar for tomorrow - or later when you are asleep - so your choice - there are a few flowers - a curled frond - a rusty spring - a tree - a rusty grate and a fence???????
@annied It's because I was so handsome I think...and don't you dare let me stop you from posting the photo you want to post. Good lord woman, this is a democracy that I'm running!
Great shot, but you can keep centipedes thank you. We used to get huge ones which were about 5 inches long when we lived in Cyprus and they could make you quite ill. A friend of mine ended up in hospital when one latched on to her while she got dressed one morning, it was inside her tee shirt and she didn't see it.
Great centipede shot. You spotted it well, but I wouldn't put it past a clever bird to find it too. I have a very vivid memory of watching my father fight off a centipede with a stick. It seemed like that centipede was over a foot long. He was chasing it off mainly to appease my mother and his three young daughters. I have since come to appreciate and protect these interesting and beautiful animals. Very nice.
September 26th, 2014
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I think the centipede is smiling. It must have read your conversations. I know I'm smiling.
that would be painful I imagine so lucky it isn't
HAHAHA