There is a lot of stuff on the internet, if you look up “Australian Centipede” or even “Large Australian Centipede.” That should answer your questions. And
yes they present a fatal risk, especially if you are an insect or snail. Other than that a nasty sting. If it is the species described therein.
I don’t believe I have ever seen a centipede in my house.
Philip
From: Dr David Rosalky [
Sent: Saturday, 16 December, 2017 11:17 PM
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Subject: [canberrabirds] Not bird related
I am not particularly squeamish and happy to remove large spiders or wasps or other creepy crawlies out of my house.
But I was spooked tonight by a large centipede – at least 15cm long. It marched across the carpet in my TV room with head raised, looking very intimidating.
I scooped it up inside a sheet of paper and chucked it outside. But it leaves a worry in my mind about how it got into the house, whether there might be others and how much of a risk they present.
Have other people seen one of these creatures inside a house?
David Rosalky
