- House Centipede or Something Else? How to Tell
Not every many-legged creature found in a basement is a house centipede. Other centipedes, millipedes, and assorted arthropods may look similar at first glance.
Here are a few useful differences:
House centipedes: Usually have very long, delicate legs, a flattened body, prominent antennae, and rapid movements.
Millipedes: Generally have more cylindrical bodies, shorter legs, and slower movements. Many curl into a coil when disturbed.
Other centipedes: Can have shorter legs, more robust bodies, or different colors and patterns depending on the species.
