Centipede Bite Hurts Like Bee Sting

The venom of a common centipede is not dangerous to a pet, but the sting will hurt them.

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Q: Panda, our black-and-white tuxedo cat who also responds to the more fitting name of Pandemonium, plays with the centipedes in our bathroom. If she eats one, could it harm her?

A: No, but eating too many of them could result in stomach upset.