Help identifying weird creature

[tony-muscle]

I have seen a bunch of this in the basement. They appear harmless but would like to learn what are they. Please let me know if you can id it.

 

[IA Rider]

Scutigera coleoptrata – one of several species commonly known as the house centipede – is a typically yellowish-grey centipede with up to 15 pairs of legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, the species has spread to other parts of the world, where it can live in human homes.[1] It is an insectivore; it kills and eats other arthropods, such as insects and arachnids.

 

[nailpounder]

looks like a sifi monster

 

[csgt428]

Scutigera coleoptrata – one of several species commonly known as the house centipede – is a typically yellowish-grey centipede with up to 15 pairs of legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, the species has spread to other parts of the world, where it can live in human homes.[1] It is an insectivore; it kills and eats other arthropods, such as insects and arachnids.

That's impressive knowledge. You forgot to mention it's one of the FASTEST arthropods also!

 

[mdunlap]

Please let me know if you can id it.

Same thing with this!!! My 12 year-old son accidentally found it when researching a science project. What is it?

 

[tony-muscle]

Scutigera coleoptrata – one of several species commonly known as the house centipede – is a typically yellowish-grey centipede with up to 15 pairs of legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, the species has spread to other parts of the world, where it can live in human homes.[1] It is an insectivore; it kills and eats other arthropods, such as insects and arachnids.

Thanks.... good to know. It is ugly but fragile... if you cut it in half it still goes..

1971 M-code Mach 1

 

[midlife]

Same thing with this!!! My 12 year-old son accidentally found it when researching a science project. What is it?

I dunno, but shooting it would benefit the world, don't you think?

 

[CZ-75]

LOL

House centipede...

Fast as hell, too!

 

[imusa76]

looks like something from the movie "Men in Black"

 

[69 Rustang]

Ick, glad it's in your house and not mine, sorry!

 

[tony-muscle]

looks like something from the movie "Men in Black"

A face popped and started talking "ET" language....

 

[1972MustangSVH]

They taste terrible.

 

[protouringstang73]

Look like something that does'nt belong on the earth.. That's a little bit funny to see what kind of creatures you have overthere compared to what we have here in Denmark

 

[mrmach1]

I don't know but I'd call an exterminator right now.

 

[captthundarr]

Looks like my ex wife on her way out the door....