Scolopendra sp. "Green" refers to an undescribed or locality-specific colour morph of giant centipede in the pet trade, most notably originating from South Africa. In the broader invertebrate hobby, "Green Centipede" can also refer to Asian species like Scolopendra subcrustalis (the Philippine Green Centipede) or colour variants of Scolopendra mutilans.
Key Identification Features
Appearance: Features a distinct coloration showcasing a green head and tail segment, striking blue legs, and salmon-coloured flanks.
Size: Reaches a mid-sized adult length of approximately 12 centimetres (around 5 inches)
Temperament: Extremely fast-moving and highly aggressive; it will readily bite if provoked.
Venom: Medically significant, causing intense, burning pain, swelling, and localized numbness.
Husbandry & Captive CareAccording to specialized retailers like The Spider Shop, keeping this species healthy requires precise environmental parameters:
Temperature: Maintain a steady bracket between 22C and 24C.
Humidity: Keep atmospheric moisture levels strictly between 60% and 70%.
Substrate: Provide 4 to 5 inches of damp, loose soil or coconut coir mixed with sphagnum moss to facilitate natural burrowing behaviour.
Enclosure: Use an escape-proof, secure enclosure. The container height must exceed the full length of the centipede, as they can balance on their hind legs to push open loose lids.
Diet: Feed a carnivorous diet of live insects, such as crickets and roaches, sized appropriately to the specimen.
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