While they do have short fangs, to current scientific knowledge those chompers are unable to bite humans. These eight-legged creepy-crawlies are found in basements, cellars, and dark corners.

Why you should never squish a centipede?

The reason why is simple: you should never squish a centipede because it might be the only thing standing between you and a bathroom literally crawling with other gross creatures. ... Unlike its larger, more wormlike cousins, the house centipede has a fairly short body, with a perimeter of about 30 scuttling legs.

Will house centipedes crawl in your bed?

One reason is the warmth of your home. House centipedes usually flood houses in the winters, looking for a warmer, cozier environment, where they have enough to feed on. So if you see a centipede creeping around the side of your bed, know that it's looking for a bit of heat.