Scolopendra subspinipes
Scolopendra • Scolopendridae
**Chinese Red-Headed Centipede** — the medically-significant Scolopendra most commonly seen in the trade. Vivid red head and tail with a black or dark green body. Care identical to S. dehaani (humid, deep substrate, water dish) but the sting tier is materially higher — keepers should have a sting protocol and emergency contact in place BEFORE acquiring. Not for first-time invertebrate keepers regardless of prior tarantula experience.
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
75-90%
Prey size: Crickets, roaches, pinkie mice for large adults
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
7-8 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Pantropical Asia, Caribbean, Pacific (taxonomically a species complex)
Temperament
defensive, very fast
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