What is "centipedes"

Usage examples of "centipedes".

In the tropics, where centipedes can grow to a fearsome 30 cm in length, their victims include mice, birds and geckos.

The centipedes were still immured, and Edward made tentative overtures to David on the subject of broaching the case after dinner.

I wonder he does n't have a midnight orgy with the centipedes, but I suppose Mary sees to that.