Keep in mind, they evolved back 435~430 million years ago and are thought to have evolved in the ocean like scorpions did around the same time. Centipedes have a very powerful and painful bite but they aren’t out to hurt you unless you step on it or handling it without caution. They love dark and moist environments. They have very out of date eyes and still mange to survive every mass extinction since the Silurian period. They’re an amazing group of animals