This creepy bug with pincers on its butt scurried out from under my rug. It looks really menacing. Is it going to pinch me or my pets?

your body is, in truth, far less sinister than it looks. Earwigs, with their intimidating rear pincers and darting movements, are mostly shy scavengers that want moisture, darkness, and a quiet place to hide. They rarely pinch, and when they do, it’s more of a brief surprise than a real injury. They don’t bite, they don’t spread disease, and they aren’t continue reading …