31K views · 205 reactions | Coyote puts his nerves to the test as he attempts to handle one of the largest Centipedes he’s ever seen! Notorious for having an extremely fierce and painful bite, the Giant Desert Centipede is an animal that commands respect. | Coyote Peterson | Facebook

What’s life without a little centipede handling? Centipedes in general FREAK people out, and it’s not hard to understand why. The quick movements, the many legs, and of course the venomous bite all work together quite well to discourage people from getting close to these animals. Despite all this however, every centipede I’ve encountered over the years has been quick to flee and been disinterested in wasting its venom for defense even when held. This just goes to show the old adage of “don’t jud