Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The short answer is no—the centipedes currently hiding our in your basement pose no risk to you or your loved ones. However, all ...

Q: Panda, our black and white tuxedo cat who also responds to the more fitting name of Pandemonium, plays with the centipedes in our bathroom. If she eats one, could it harm her? A: No, but eating too ...

Centipede bites are rare in humans. When they do happen, they can cause mild-to-moderate pain. Some people may experience severe symptoms or allergic reactions from the centipede venom, but these ...

You wake up one morning and see broken skin and maybe some swelling on your arm. What you see could be the result of a centipede bite. These common household pests love arms (and legs), and they are ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: Panda, our black and white tuxedo cat who also responds to the more ...

I turned over a log in the woods last week and was pleased to see nearly two dozen pairs of bright red legs disappear beneath the leaves: a centipede. I immediately thought of three questions I have ...