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Galapagos Giant Centipede
AdvancedScolopendra galapagoensis
One of the world's largest centipedes, reaching nearly 30 cm. It is heavily built with potent venom, fast, and highly defensive, with an intensely painful bite, suited only to advanced keepers.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
24〜28℃
Lifespan
About 7-10 years
Size
Around 25-30 cm in length
Humidity
70〜85%
Diet
Mainly large roaches and crickets; big specimens may take pinky mice but only occasionally.
About
The Galapagos giant centipede (Scolopendra galapagoensis) is one of the world's largest centipedes, reaching nearly 25–30 cm with a heavily built body. It is found on the Galapagos Islands and along the coasts of Ecuador and Peru. With potent venom, fast movement, and a highly defensive temperament, its intensely painful bite makes it suitable only for advanced keepers. Keep it singly at 24–28°C and 70–85% humidity, feeding large roaches and crickets; large individuals may take pink mice, but only infrequently.
Basic Info
Origin
Galápagos Islands and coastal Ecuador and Peru
Lifespan
About 7-10 years
Size
Around 25-30 cm in length
Temperature
24〜28℃
Humidity
70〜85%
Diet
Mainly large roaches and crickets; big specimens may take pinky mice but only occasionally.
Care Guide
Enclosure
Provide a large, sturdy enclosure sized to the animal with deep moist substrate and a hide, fully sealed against escape.
Temperature & Humidity
Keep 24-28°C and 70-85% humidity, dampening the substrate while ensuring ventilation.
References & Sources
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