millipede size (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption The Hokie twisted claw millipede is is about 2 centimeters long, dark reddish with yellow-white highlights, and is roughly the size of a penny. Credit Virginia Tech Usage Restrictions Credit Virginia Tech License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.