How difficult is it to keep Red-headed Centipede?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the ideal temperature for Red-headed Centipede?

The ideal temperature for Red-headed Centipede is 26〜28℃. Recommended humidity is 60〜80%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Red-headed Centipede?

The average lifespan of Red-headed Centipede is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Red-headed Centipede get?

Red-headed Centipede typically reaches 10-20cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Red-headed Centipede?

Red-headed Centipede feeds on: Crickets, dubia and red runner roaches. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Red-headed Centipede?

The price of Red-headed Centipede varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Red-headed Centipede

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Scolopendra multidens

A large centipede from southern China and Southeast Asia. Dark red head, brownish to greenish-brown body and yellow to red legs. Often confused with red-headed S. mutilans but a distinct and larger species.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

26〜28℃

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

10-20cm

Humidity

60〜80%

Diet

Crickets, dubia and red runner roaches

About

Scolopendra multidens is a large centipede of southern China and Southeast Asia, 10-20 cm long with some sources citing up to 25 cm. The head is dark red, the body brown to greenish-brown and the legs vary from yellow to red; the ultimate legs are thicker than in S. mutilans. Long treated as the subspecies S. subspinipes multidens, it was re-established as a species by Chao (2008) on the absence of male gonopods on the first genital segment, and retained as a species in Kronmüller's 2012 revision. It is not native to Japan, and an 1887 record from Yokohama is unreliable; red-headed S. mutilans are frequently presented as this species, causing confusion. Keep at about 26-28 C with high humidity and deep substrate for a ground-to-burrow lifestyle. It tolerates cool spells but is sensitive to drying. Sexual maturity is reached in about a year. Aggressive and potently venomous, so house singly in a tight-sealing enclosure and never handle.

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