Creepy or not? Centipedes in general FREAK people out, and it’s not hard to understand why. The quick movements, the many legs, and of course the venomous bite all work together quite well to discourage people from getting close to these animals. Despite all this however, every centipede I’ve encountered over the years has been quick to flee and been disinterested in wasting its venom for defense even when held. This just goes to show the old adage of “don’t judge a book by its cover” is still e