Archive for the ‘Centipedes & Millipedes’ Category

A Leggy Predator: What Do Centipedes Eat?

November 5th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 6 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Centipedes are creepy and crawly and will probably make your skin do just that. And why not? They're fast and have tons of legs. And they're predators. But don't worry, you're too big to be their prey. This article ...

How to Get Rid of Centipedes

November 4th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 19 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
You turn on the light in the bathroom and freeze. You take a deep breath and try to get the stomach to trap the incredibly fast moving creepy crawly that emerged from behind your toothbrush holder. You've just ...

What’s a Tiger Centipede?

November 4th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
With over 8,000 species of centipedes worldwide, it's very easy to be unaware of all the different kinds of centipedes. The tiger centipede is a commonly unheard species of centipede, but one certainly worth a second look.

The Dragon Millipede: Tough Enough To Wear Pink

November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Ever heard of the Mekong Delta? Often associated with the Vietnam War, it's the river valley that passes through parts of China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and of course Vietnam. Known as a vital means of transporting troops ...

The Endangered Origins of the Pink Millipede

October 30th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
The hot pink dragon millipede is one of a kind. Recently discovered in Thailand's section of the Mekong Delta, it is one of the many 1,068 new species found since 1997. These discoveries highlight how the Mekong Delta is one ...

The Many Sides of a Red Millipede

October 25th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | No Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
Most larger millipedes, like the Tanzanian red leg millipede, make wonderful pets. But, in large numbers they can quickly become a pest. They are normally very docile, but if threatened they can become poisonous in no time.

The Pill Millipede and Their Rolling Ability

October 22nd, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 3 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
The pill bug you would typically encounter in your garden is known as the garden slater. The pill millipede is just like the slater, except much larger and part of the millipede family, which is made up of ...

African Millipedes Are Popular Pets

October 19th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 33 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
One of the largest species of millipedes out there, the African millipede is a perfect pet. Wait, who would want a millipede for a pet?

Centipede Facts for Those on the Run

October 14th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 14 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
In a busy time of running around, who can keep up with their favorite hundred-legged friend? Okay, they usually have about 60 legs (Fact 1). How many more centipede facts are there? Let's play a game and see how ...

House Centipedes in Your Home?

October 12th, 2009 Posted in Centipedes & Millipedes | 30 Comments | The First 1,000 to Comment (Starting 10/21/2009) Will Become EcoSMART Product Testers! (details)
If you've ever come across a creepy 30-legged bug in your home, it's probably a house centipede. These speedy little bugs are commonly found inside and outside, but hiding around the house can make them infinitely more creepy. Want to ...