The mites will hold steadfastly and continue their role of removing dead bits of skin and hair from your body. The only mite at the Teter Nature Trail that may cause discomfort is the chigger. Insect sprays will prevent chigger bites. In addition, centipedes have only one pair of legs per body segment, whereas millipedes have two pairs of legs per body segment. Most species of centipedes have 15 or more pairs of legs.
Most centipedes are nocturnal.
All centipedes are carnivores with voracious appetites, and in many ecosystems serve as one of the most important predators on smaller pest species. No centipedes are lethal to humans, although a few of the larger tropical varieties can inflict very painful bites that require medical attention. Some of the centipedes are almost microscopic, but most are around 1-2 cm long. One group of tropical centipedes, however, grow to over one foot long. Centipedes are fairly common at the Teter Nature Trail, although finding one requires flipping a few rocks or logs.