for the quick response. I looked at that one but did not notice that the information said they have lots of color variations - just did not see this one. Read the information on how poisonous it is and was glad I killed it. We have small grandchildren around. Even after I cut it almost in two it crawled about 4 feet and almost got back into a crack between the slab and the brick of our house. The pieces were still moving 4 hours later. Creepy!!!

I, along with many here on bugguide, highly dislike the killing the even potentially dangerous arthropods for many are so misunderstood. If I were you I would have relocated this one to a place where it won't bring any harm. I am however, studying many of these centipedes so if you are interested in sending me some of these specimens, I would gladly accept them. Likewise, for future reference, I do not suggest the killing of even dangerous arthropods. In my opinion, you cannot be "glad" for killing even a dangerous animal...especially one which is such an important factor in biological pest control of actually dangerous disease carrying and food spoiling organisms.

Thank you for your information. I don't know anything about them, just what I read briefly when I got the identification. I am sorry I cannot remove my comments - should not have made them. I like to cooperate with those who are studying insects, but I hope I don't see another one. Even if I did I would be afraid to try to capture one. It was very quick and aggressive. I think if you had small grandchildren around you might feel differently (One of the grandchildren was a preemie and is only 6 months old. The idea of one getting into the house with a crawling baby around was a scary thought. This one looked like it was trying to come in the house under the front door. This a vacation house, so lots of things like to crawl around while the house is quiet.)