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Bugs in my bathroom sink with many legs

Question: I keep seeing these bugs in my bathroom, particularly around my sink.  They have a lot of legs, are long, and more pretty fast.  Can you tell me what kind of bug I could be seeing, and possibly how to take care of the problem?

 

ANSWER I think that you have a house centipede.  They vary in size and color (from light brown to pale brown). They many long legs and they move quickly, but they are usually harmless. They are prey on insects and spiders.

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Centipede Crawling

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