How difficult is it to keep Vietnamese Giant Centipede?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for Vietnamese Giant Centipede?

The ideal temperature for Vietnamese Giant Centipede is 24〜28℃. Recommended humidity is 70〜85%. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Vietnamese Giant Centipede?

The average lifespan of Vietnamese Giant Centipede is About 5-7 years, occasionally up to 10 in captivity. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Vietnamese Giant Centipede get?

Vietnamese Giant Centipede typically reaches Around 18-22 cm in length as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Vietnamese Giant Centipede?

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

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Vietnamese Giant Centipede

Q: What should I feed Vietnamese Giant Centipede?

Vietnamese Giant Centipede feeds on: Mainly live insects such as crickets and roaches; offer occasional pinky mice sparingly to avoid obesity.. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Scolopendra dehaani

A large Southeast Asian centipede popular as an entry point into the exotic-invertebrate hobby. It is fast, defensive, and delivers a venomous bite that causes intense pain and swelling, so handling is strongly discouraged.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

24〜28℃

Lifespan

About 5-7 years, occasionally up to 10 in captivity

Size

Around 18-22 cm in length

Humidity

70〜85%

Diet

Mainly live insects such as crickets and roaches; offer occasional pinky mice sparingly to avoid obesity.

About

The Vietnamese Giant Centipede (Scolopendra dehaani) is a large Southeast Asian centipede from Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia, and a popular gateway into the exotic-invertebrate hobby. Reaching 18–22cm, it is fast, defensive, and delivers a venomous bite that causes intense pain and swelling, so handling is strongly discouraged.

Lifespan of the Vietnamese Giant Centipede

The Vietnamese Giant Centipede lives About 5-7 years, occasionally up to 10 in captivity.

Size of the Vietnamese Giant Centipede

The Vietnamese Giant Centipede grows to Around 18-22 cm in length.

Temperature & humidity for the Vietnamese Giant Centipede

The ideal temperature for the Vietnamese Giant Centipede is 24〜28℃. Ideal humidity is 70〜85%.

Kept in a humid 24–28°C enclosure at 70–85% humidity and fed mainly live insects, it lives 5–7 years (sometimes up to about 10) and suits careful intermediate keepers.