are centipeds harmful?
336992
i think some in like the rainforest are poisonous but regular centipeds are just reg bugs.
1180981
The most dangerous animal, besides man, is the mosquito.  They carry malaria and other diseases that kill 1 million Africans a year.  Bug repellent, mosquito nets and staying away from standing water is probably the best bets in avoiding them.
107819
the largest centipede in the world is ethmostigmus rubripes. They live in Australia. They are 14 cm long. They are apart of the scolopendrid family.
597008
They could be very dangerous or even fatal, but not because of the physical injury caused by the bite (which is usually not large). Many bats are carriers of rabies and other diseases and parasites. While they're not aggressive, an animal affected by rabies loses nervous coordination and will often be found on the floor during the day. People see the little thing and figure they can "help it", and may get bitten. So please never approach a bat that you see in these circumstances (at least not with your naked hand)!\n \nThe South American vampire bats (genera Desmodus and Diaemus) can weaken cattle and other animals that they feed upon (mostly mammals in the case of Desmodus, and mostly birdds for Diaemus), and their victims are thus vulnerable to other predators, diseases, etc.\n\nPS I left you some comments in your question about mudskippers that might be useful :-)
297581
no it hasnt harmed anyone, the hysteria is about creulty to animals, and trying to affect nature. i certainly have never seen any evidence of it being harmful
617453
What’s the most dangerous creature on earth? Without question the answer is: the mosquito. Mosquitoes and the diseases they spread have been responsible for killing more people than all the wars in history. Even today, mosquitoes transmitting malaria kill 2 million to 3 million people and infect another 200 million or more every year. Tens of millions more are killed and debilitated by a host of other mosquito-borne diseases, including filariasis, yellow fever, dengue and encephalitis. \n\nBut for millions of Americans, malaria is something other people get somewhere else. The fact is that nearly half of the world’s population is at risk for malaria. Residents of the United States are not immune. Malaria has occurred in the United States, and still does on rare occasions. Mosquitoes capable of carrying and transmitting malaria still inhabit most parts of this country. And an influx of malaria-infected persons has produced localized malaria transmission in some areas of the United States. \n\nToday, however, the threat of developing encephalitis from mosquitoes is far greater than the threat of malaria in the United States. Encephalitis, meningitis and other diseases can develop from the bites of mosquitoes infected with certain viruses. These include the viruses of West Nile, St. Louis encephalitis, LaCrosse (California) encephalitis, and Eastern equine and Western equine encephalitis. \n\nMosquitoes belong to the group of insects known as diptera, or flies. In fact, mosquito means “little fly” in Spanish. Diptera means “two wings” – the characteristic that distinguishes flies from other types of insects. What distinguishes a mosquito from other types of flies are its proboscis (long tubular mouthparts for sucking up fluids) and the hair-like scales on its body. \n\nThe female mosquito’s life is often measured in weeks or months. Males typically live only about a week. The immature stages of the mosquito are less familiar to us. Mosquitoes hatch from eggs laid in places that are or will be filled with water. The eggs hatch into worm-like larvae that usually lie just beneath the water’s surface, breathe through tubes on the tail end of their bodies, and feed on microscopic organisms, such as bacteria. Thus most mosquito larvae require water containing organic material, such as leaves or sewage to serve as food for microorganisms that will be consumed by the developing mosquito larvae.\n\nIn less than a week, hatchling larvae can grow and develop into comma-shaped pupae. While larvae are commonly called “wigglers” because they wiggle violently when disturbed, mosquito pupae are known as “tumblers” because they tumble through the water when disturbed. While mosquito larvae and pupae breathe through siphon-like devices, the pupal stage does not feed. Usually within three days the pupa will transform into an adult mosquito. \n\nThere are some notable exceptions to the standard mosquito life cycle. The larvae of some mosquito species eat the larvae of other species, though the predatory larvae of some species will develop into blood-feeding adults. \n\nFemale mosquitoes can be particular about whose blood they consume, with each species having its own preferences. Most mosquitoes attack birds and mammals, though some feed on the blood of reptiles and amphibians. Only female mosquitoes bite, because a blood meal is usually required for egg laying. All male mosquitoes, and the females of a few species, do not bite. They feed on nectar and other plant juices instead of blood. \n\nVarious clues enable mosquitoes to zero in on people and other animals they seek to bite. They can detect carbon dioxide exhaled by their hosts many feet away. Mosquitoes also sense body chemicals, such as the lactic acid in perspiration. Some people are more attractive to mosquitoes than others. A person sleeping in a mosquito-infested room may wake up with dozens of mosquito bites, while the person sleeping next to them has none. Si
273596
Well it depends. ******** can be safe only when ********* are ****. But it can be extremely harmful if ********* isn't ******. Hope this helps. :)
752099
They are not harmful, they do not bite. They jump really crazy and are annoying, since they will try to get into the rest of the house. You can try vacuuming them up, or try drying out the basement, since they like a damp environment. Try to find where they congregate and suck them up, seal the bag and dispose of it. Find cracks where they are getting in from outside and seal them. Good luck!!
786071
I think the insect you are describing is what is known as the house centipede. They are incredibly fast little buggers, and can give you a good startle if you run into one unexpectedly. They are common in many types of houses and feed on smaller insects, sometimes even bed bugs, carpet beetles, clothes moths and young cockroaches, so they are typically more beneficial than detrimental....\nhere is a photo:\nhttp://bugguide.net/node/view/5590\n\nhttp://bugguide.net/node/view/74226
1030245
Many lizard have salmonella on there bodies and while not poisonous it is harmful.
538921
all of them are wrong.  its 3 spiders a year and the ones you eat are dead and just fall in. they dont harm anything because they are small. you cant avoid it and yes it includes people who vaccum their house everyday (which i dont see the point in doing)
258386
The Dogfish shark is pretty small to be dangerous.  It's not much larger than a small cat... and like most craetures more scared of humans than anything else so no they are not going to attack you or anything.
1030459
they are deadly if you suspect you have one get help ASAP. i had one after my son was born and was given 50/50 chance to survive. thank god i did but DO NOT MESS AROUND with this!!! please!!!
624355
there are a lot of creatures living in or on the human body, some are useful (helping the digestion) some are harmful (causing diseases) or other annoying ones: itchy mites, ticks, worms, fungi, lice, parasites, bacterias, fleas and others.
392918
Well, not exactly. In fact, these are a whole lot bigger. BUT, they're also a whole lot cleaner and friendlier. Hmm, I can tell you're not convinced yet. Well, for a start, they're wingless, so they can't fly at you or terrorize the dog. Secondly, they don't have those little suckers on their feet, so they can't climb out of their tank and all over you as you sleep. Still not happy? Well, they're big, yes, but they're ponderously s l o w . . . so they won't dart this way and that without warning like less user-friendly insects. Oh, and did I mention - they're clean and don't carry any diseases. Er, you'll just have to trust me on that one.
702739
The main dangers are from the poop and dust from which you can get various diseases and conditions. You should report this company to the health authorities because they are also putting their customers at risk
671667
No.\nFrom Wikipedia:\n\n"In 2004 the Discovery Channel show MythBusters set out to test the daddy long-legs myth (season 1, episode 13 "Buried in Concrete"). After measuring the spider’s fangs at approximately 0.25 mm (average human skin thickness is about 0.10 mm) the show's host was apparently bitten, although the bite produced little more than a mild short-lived burning sensation. [3] This appears to confirm the suspicion that pholcids can penetrate human skin, but that their venom is practically harmless to humans. Additionally, recent research has shown that pholcid venom is actually relatively weak in its effects on insects as well."