Just saw this terrifying creature with way too many legs darting across my basement floor. It looks prehistoric and has huge antennae. Is this thing dangerous?

centipedes to enter from outdoors.

Sealing suitable gaps can help reduce their opportunities to get inside.

4. Are House Centipedes Dangerous to Humans?
   For most people, house centipedes pose little risk.

They generally avoid humans and try to escape when disturbed. They do possess venom, which they use to subdue prey, and a house centipede can bite if it is trapped, handled, or pressed against the skin.

However, bites are uncommon. When one occurs, it may cause localized pain, redness, swelling, or irritation. The reaction is generally mild, although individual responses