The eastern bark centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata) is known for being accidentally caught by surprise, as it tends to live under chunks of bark. Regardless of their frightening appearance, they don't want anything to do with you. If you leave them alone, they are more likely to run around and eat dead bugs rather than ruin your day by stinging you.

Head and body length 3.00 to over 6.25 in. The body is long and flattened. Coloration is dark or greenish-brown to orange or orange-yellow with black bands, with yellow legs and antennae; southern specimens tend to have blue or dark antennae.

The giant desert centipede (Scolopendra heros) is otherwise known as the giant redheaded centipede because of its distinct red and greenish-black body. It uses venom to disable its prey and can eat every small rodent. It is colored in such a way that it discourages predators from eating it, not that it would want to be eaten.

The vibrant florida keys centipede is known for its robust, segmented body displaying a dynamic range of color variations that serve as a warning for its potent venomous capability. This creature adapts to a carnivorous diet, preying upon insects, arthropods, and even small vertebrates with impressive precision. Its two modified legs, evolved into venomous forcipules, strike with remarkable speed and accuracy to subdue targets. Primarily nocturnal, this arthropod emerges under the shroud of darkness to assert its role as a formidable predator in its habitat.

Scolopendra gigantea, also known as the Peruvian giant yellow-leg centipede or Amazonian giant centipede, is one of the largest centipedes of the genus Scolopendra with a length up to 30 centimetres (12 in). This species is found in various places in South America and the Caribbean, where it preys on a wide variety of animals, including other sizable arthropods, amphibians, mammals and reptiles.

The tiger centipede (Scolopendra polymorpha) has a combination of orange and black stripes which make them pretty easy to compare with a tiger. However, the size difference is pretty notable. They like to hang out under rocks but have been seen digging underground and hiding under logs.

The pacific giant centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes) is often kept as a pet due to its beautiful appearance. It has a reddish-brown body, which is longer than most human hands. However, they shouldn't be handled because they can deliver a painful bite, which could cause serious swelling. Deaths from these bites are rare though.

The minor blue leg centipede may be interesting to look at, with its colorful legs and body, but just like other centipedes, it's a venomous insect that can cause harm if it bites. Some insect lovers keep this unique centipede as a pet, usually in a terrarium. This species is found in many tropical locations in the Americas, Asia, and Africa.