The Scolopendra gigantea is a species of centipede that packs a painful, venomous bite. The species—also known as the giant yellow-leg centipede or Amazonian giant centipede—is the largest known ...

Did you know that there are over 3,000 different species of centipedes, and scientists believe that there could be 5,000+ species yet to be discovered? These introverted arthropods aren’t often seen ...

Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water—look out for giant, swimming centipedes! Scientists have recently described the world’s first known amphibious centipede. It belongs to a group of ...

You don't have to be a Kardashian to stand out on the Internet — all you need is at least 20 pairs of bright-yellow legs, a gleaming red head and venomous fangs. Last week, the Texas Parks and ...

A terrifying new species of giant centipede may have you second-guessing your next trip to the lake. Scientists have described the first known amphibious centipede, which can move between land and ...

The Giant African Centipede (Scolopendra gigantea) is one of the most fearsome arthropods on Earth, capable of taking down prey much larger than you’d expect. But how would it stack up against a human ...

The Chinese red-headed centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans) contains special chemicals named alkaloids that reduce inflammation and fibrosis in kidney cell culture, according to a new paper in ...