WTF are these things? (bug)(helpful MSPaint pic)

***doberman 152*** · 05-07-2010, 04:11 AM

It' called a Scutigera coleoptrata,

These centipedes are nocturnal hunters. They hide in dark, damp places during the day and come out at night to catch insects. Because they're so shy, you seldom see them unless they fall into the sink or bathtub and can't get out.

What should you do if you encounter one of these strange creatures skittering around your house? Walk away and leave it alone. It will run and hide.

House centipedes are harmless to you and your family. In fact, they're your allies, providing free pest control.

If you just find it too freaky and don't want it in your home anyway, just cover it with a glass, slip a piece of cardboard underneath it, then take it outside and release it. To keep it from returning, use a dehumidifier to dry out your house. That will make it an inhospitable place to house centipedes.

Despite their name, house centipedes are quite capable of living outdoors. They can be found under logs or rocks or behind rotting tree bark.

Take care of these miniature, invertebrate wonders and they'll help you control your pests.

**86 IROC-Z** · 05-07-2010, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

I had fresh water tanks for many years. Bred a different Cichlids'. Even raised my own feeders. There's a lot of stuff going on in those too.

But yeah, the saltwater tanks are amazing. I'm so glad I converted my tanks.

I'll tell you what though... sometimes it's scary. You'll notice a new set of antenna or legs peering out of rock and have no idea what it's connected too

So, if it's big enough, you take a pic or just try to describe it to the saltwater geeks and then everyone tries to figure out what you've got. Thing is, next time you have to get in there, you really wonder what you've got and if it bites

/jealous

I want to be able to be a Steve Irwin in my own house.

Oh... wait...

Hmmm. Not as great as I imagined.

Perhaps it's much more enjoyable when there's a layer of glass between you and said creepy crawlers?

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

I am guessing a bug.

You are welcome.

Originally Posted by needls1again

aghh ive done that before...fuckin wolf spiders! ...nastiest lookin sons of bitches

I dunno what they're called.

I don't let them get bigger than the diameter of the middle rivet in a soda can that anchors the pull tab (Not including the legs ofc) before committing some spider-law felonies on their asses.

Actually considering my power over them, me killing them would probably be more along the lines of "natural disaster" or "act of god" than "murder 1" in spider world.

Originally Posted by doberman 152

It' called a Scutigera coleoptrata,

These centipedes are nocturnal hunters. They hide in dark, damp places during the day and come out at night to catch insects. Because they're so shy, you seldom see them unless they fall into the sink or bathtub and can't get out.

What should you do if you encounter one of these strange creatures skittering around your house? Walk away and leave it alone. It will run and hide.

House centipedes are harmless to you and your family. In fact, they're your allies, providing free pest control.

If you just find it too freaky and don't want it in your home anyway, just cover it with a glass, slip a piece of cardboard underneath it, then take it outside and release it. To keep it from returning, use a dehumidifier to dry out your house. That will make it an inhospitable place to house centipedes.

Despite their name, house centipedes are quite capable of living outdoors. They can be found under logs or rocks or behind rotting tree bark.

Take care of these miniature, invertebrate wonders and they'll help you control your pests.

Well now I just feel bad.

But it's not my fault. If they don't want to get obliterated, they should look cute. Who can hurt something that's cute? Not me.

Unless it's really fucking annoying or something. Then maybe. But I'll still feel bad about it.

Probably.

**Nhra Firebird** · 05-07-2010, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Not a bad thing. At night, sometimes I'll grab a red mini flash light and magnifying glass and see what comes out of the rocks to eat at night in the tanks.

you eat them?

**KahanaReef** · 05-07-2010, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

you eat them?

Yes, Derek. I eat them... Packed with protein and low on calories, don't ya know

**Nhra Firebird** · 05-07-2010, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

Yes, Derek. I eat them... Packed with protein and low on calories, don't ya know

If you needed protein why didn't you say something.

**KahanaReef** · 05-07-2010, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

If you needed protein why didn't you say something.

No one listens to me...

**Nhra Firebird** · 05-07-2010, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

No one listens to me...

I always listen to you.

**86 IROC-Z** · 05-07-2010, 08:51 AM

@ last 5 pieces of toast

**KahanaReef** · 05-07-2010, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by Nhra Firebird

I always listen to you.

Thank you

**Spaz** · 05-07-2010, 09:01 AM

just be glad they are small ones...

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoXfYvoUsxg[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UROVfmY3NTA[/ame]

***SMWS6TA*** · 05-07-2010, 09:09 AM

I'll raise you sir...
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhzX94vZnFU[/ame]

**BdAsBrd01** · 05-07-2010, 09:19 AM

Nice drawing IROC!

Could it be an earwig?

**KahanaReef** · 05-07-2010, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by BdAsBrd01

Nice drawing IROC!

Could it be an earwig?

No! earwigs are pincerbugs. They have pincers. And, they can fly if they want to too

**BdAsBrd01** · 05-07-2010, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by KahanaReef

No! earwigs are pincerbugs. They have pincers. And, they can fly if they want to too

Never seen one fly before but thy have really long antennas

**KahanaReef** · 05-07-2010, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by BdAsBrd01

Never seen one fly before but thy have really long antennas

I haven't either. But, I know they can. I have been pinched by one before though. I hate those things. I squash them often

**67CamaroRSSS** · 05-07-2010, 09:44 AM

Some earwigs bear their young live and they care for them as they mature. Only a few insects do this.

See: Lifecycle and Reproduction section of the attached: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earwig

***doberman 152*** · 05-07-2010, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Spaz

just be glad they are small ones...

Originally Posted by SMWS6TA

I'll raise you sir...

I see you two and call;

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23eimVLAQ2c[/ame]

**SiggyZ** · 05-07-2010, 09:49 AM

**ntimid8r** · 05-07-2010, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by 86 IROC-Z

Picture of what is similar to what I see in my apartment:

(Not exactly the same. Also, it's hard to draw an accurate picture when what you're trying to draw is half on the wall and half on the bottom of a shoe.)

Going from that picture you posted....I searched online and found this site: http://www.whatsthatbug.com/category...es/centipedes/

Maybe you already looked there....but it's a good source to view what other people are trying to figure what type of creepy crawler is amongst them.

**BdAsBrd01** · 05-07-2010, 12:05 PM

We get these in our utility room in the Spring. They're really annoying because they jump and it takes a couple of hits with the shoe to finish 'em off. The first time I saw one=

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cave_cricket