15 Freaking Legs

[khall64au]

Has anyone ever seen a really fast moving insect that runs a 15-second marathon on 15 legs - each side of its scary little black torso?

WHAT IS IT?

Should I be afraid? It's in my loungeroom running rampant....

[cobra]

Could be a Centipede, yes, many are venomous,

[khall64au]

Sorry, forgot to add - I know what a centipede looks like (have pulverished many to mash ) but this thing runs a lot faster and it's legs are much longer at the front and taper away to the back ....... it's an alien in my forest!!!

[Soph]

Well cant help out with what it is, but im just glad to hear your still alive and the beast hasnt gobbled you up

[khall64au]

Well cant help out with what it is, but im just glad to hear your still alive and the beast hasnt gobbled you up

SOPH!!!!! Where's ya been girl? So good to see you back (or front, and stripping off your robe once more....)

[Soph]

Yup, quite alot of free time on my hands these days, so back on the TV train hoorah!

[Little Black Duck]

Has anyone ever seen a really fast moving insect that runs a 15-second marathon on 15 legs - each side of its scary little black torso?

WHAT IS IT?

Should I be afraid? It's in my loungeroom running rampant....

Khall64au..Perhaps if you mated it with a Chicken, the KFC mob might be interested..

[Tywais]

With 30 legs it most likely is a centipede, just different model then you are used to seeing. Check this site and see if you can find a match > http://whatsthatbug.com/cent.html

[guardian]

More description about color, aprox size etc. You said it ran fast, yet you counted 15 legs on each side? Squashed it first?

[khall64au]

With 30 legs it most likely is a centipede, just different model then you are used to seeing. Check this site and see if you can find a match > http://whatsthatbug.com/cent.html

OMG ... it's a House Centipede!! How repulsive - do they bite?

[Tywais]

With 30 legs it most likely is a centipede, just different model then you are used to seeing. Check this site and see if you can find a match > http://whatsthatbug.com/cent.html

OMG ... it's a House Centipede!! How repulsive - do they bite?

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

"but because of their alarming appearance, frightening speed, and painful bite, few homeowners are willing to share a home with them."

[khall64au]

With 30 legs it most likely is a centipede, just different model then you are used to seeing. Check this site and see if you can find a match > http://whatsthatbug.com/cent.html

OMG ... it's a House Centipede!! How repulsive - do they bite?

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

"but because of their alarming appearance, frightening speed, and painful bite, few homeowners are willing to share a home with them."

Thanks tywais - for your wonderful, excruciating attention to detail!!

I'M Moving out...!!!!!!!!!!