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Red Dragon Centipede
AdvancedScolopendra dawydoffi
A reddish-orange centipede from Laos, Vietnam and Thailand with dark bands on the rear of each tergite, exceeding 16 cm. Described in 1938 as a subspecies of S. subspinipes and raised to species in 2012.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
23〜29℃
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
Over 16cm
Humidity
60〜80%
Diet
Crickets, dubia and red runner roaches
About
Scolopendra dawydoffi is a large centipede of Laos, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia that exceeds 16 cm. The whole body is bright reddish-orange with a dark band at the rear of each tergite; it is distinct from the similarly red S. hardwickei, and the antennae have 17-18 articles. Attems described it incompletely in 1938 as S. subspinipes cingulatoides, noting it combined traits of S. subspinipes and S. cingulata. The 2012 revision raised it to species and renamed it after the collector Dawydoff to avoid confusion with S. cingulatoides, a synonym of S. cingulata. It is predatory, mainly on insects, but has been recorded eating the snake Sibynophis triangularis while it was laying eggs. In Japan it is sold as the red dragon, a name also applied to regional forms of S. dehaani. The venom is potent; do not handle.
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Lifespan of the Red Dragon Centipede
The Red Dragon Centipede lives 2-3 years.
Lifespan is given as 2-3 years.
Size of the Red Dragon Centipede
The Red Dragon Centipede grows to Over 16cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Red Dragon Centipede
The ideal temperature for the Red Dragon Centipede is 23〜29℃. Ideal humidity is 60〜80%.
Keep at 23-29 C with 60-80% humidity, deep substrate and housed singly.
Basic Info
Origin
Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia (also recorded in Cambodia)
Care Specifications
AggressiveSolitaryBreeding: Hard
Sources: Terminal Legs: four keeping environments for centipedes / Terminal Legs: centipede keeping manual / Oyodo PMP: husbandry study of Scolopendromorpha / Wikipedia / Siriwut et al. 2016 ZooKeys / GBIF
References & Sources
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Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Scolopendra dawydoffi Kronmüller, 2012
Synonyms: Scolopendra subspinipes cingulatoides
Authority databases: GBIF
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
Not CITES-listed
Sources: CITES Appendices (species not listed)
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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