The answer to 'types of centipede' is that there are several common species of centipedes that can be found in homes and gardens. The most prevalent types are the house centipede, the giant red-headed centipede, and the stone centipede.
House centipedes have long, slender bodies with 15 pairs of legs and can grow up to 1.5 inches long. They are gray or brown in color with distinctive yellow or reddish stripes. Giant red-headed centipedes can reach up to 6 inches in length and have a reddish-orange head and dark brown or black body. Stone centipedes are smaller, usually less than 2 inches, and have a flattened body and dark coloring.