Scolopendra cingulata
Scolopendra • Scolopendridae
**Mediterranean Banded** — the most commonly kept European Scolopendra. Distinct dark banding on a paler body. Tolerates a wider temperature range than the tropical species; happy in the low 70s. Burrows actively; provide depth and a humidity gradient. Behaves like a smaller S. heros — less imposing but the same defensive disposition.
Temperature
70-82°F
Humidity
55-75%
Prey size: Crickets, roach nymphs
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
4-6 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Mediterranean basin (Southern Europe, North Africa, Middle East)
Temperament
defensive
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