Centipede are long, many legged creatures that run swiftly when disturbed. By nature they are predators that feed on insects, spiders, and other small arthropods. Their body is made up of many segments with each segment containing one pair of legs. Centipedes have fangs and can possibly bite if handled, but this rarely happens and the bite is not dangerous. Centipedes can live over one year, but breed slowly and are usually found in small numbers in the home.  The most common species of centipede is Scutigera coleoptrata, is originally from Mexico and is the only species that breeds indoors.  Outdoors there are a number of species, but they rarely come indoors. House centipedes are up to11⁄2 inches long with up to 15 pairs of very long legs. The overall color is grayish-yellow marked with three dark lines. Centipedes prefer damp, dark environments and are found outdoors in rotting logs, mulch, potting soil, and leaf litter. They hunt for prey at night and can become trapped if they fall into a sink or bathtub.