Scolopendra gigantea
Scolopendra • Scolopendridae
**Peruvian Giant** — the species at the top of the centipede trade. Easily exceeds 10 inches, can take small mammals and lizards in the wild. Husbandry mirrors S. subspinipes — deep damp substrate, broad water dish, gentle handling with long tongs — but the scale is bigger and the sting tier is the highest in this seed. Owning one is a serious commitment, not a status object. If a sting protocol and emergency contact aren't in place, this is the wrong species.
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
75-90%
Prey size: Adult crickets, roaches, fuzzies / pinkie mice, occasional small lizard
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
10-12 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Northern South America (Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Trinidad)
Temperament
defensive, very fast
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