Scolopendra dehaani
Scolopendra • Scolopendridae
**Vietnamese Centipede** — large, dark, blazing-fast rainforest species. Striking gloss-black body with yellow or orange legs. One of the most reliably-imported large Scolopendra. Demanding humidity — keep substrate damp throughout, never let it dry out. Burrows deep; surface appearances are brief. Defensive on a hair-trigger; rehouse with care.
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
75-90%
Prey size: Adult crickets, roaches, pinkie mice for large adults
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
7-9 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia)
Temperament
defensive, very fast
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