| Some centipedes have the ability to bite and inject venom into their prey, but unless they are over two to three inches long it is unlikely that they could cause problems for humans.
Despite the poisonous bite of some species, centipedes on the whole can be regarded as largely beneficial, particularly around the garden and in farm crops where they often prey on root-feeding insect grubs. Even the odd one or two centipedes living indoors might be tolerated considering their potential value in keeping at bay cockroaches and other unwelcome domestic insects. Since they are by nature carnivorous they will not damage plant material so your friendly centipede might be keeping the bugs away from the plant!!
Bill |