Rhysida longipes
Rhysida • Scolopendridae
**Rhysida** — small, fast, and forgiving. Often the first centipede recommended for a keeper crossing over from tarantulas. Pantropical distribution; imports come from many regions and color variation is wide. Setup is simple — damp substrate, a hide, a shallow water dish. Cannibalistic, so no communal. Sting is mild but every centipede gets tongs, not hands.
Temperature
72-82°F
Humidity
70-85%
Prey size: Crickets, roach nymphs
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
3-4 inches
Growth Rate
fast
Native Region
Pantropical (Africa, Asia, Caribbean, introduced widely)
Temperament
defensive, fast
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