The numbers
Enclosure
15 × 15 × 15 cm
Diet
Small crickets, roaches · Every 5–7 days
Temperature
24–28°C
Humidity
60–75%
Identity
Order / Family
Scolopendromorpha
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; no CITES listing
Difficulty
Intermediate–Advanced
Commonality
Occasional; small hardy species
Adult size
6–10 cm
Lifespan
3–5 yrs
Growth rate
Fast
Activity & niche
Nocturnal terrestrial, fast-moving
Temperament
Nervous, very fast, defensive
Venom / defense
Venomous, painful bite – experts only, no handling
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28°C
Humidity
60–75%
Min. enclosure
15x15x15 cm secure lid (fast escaper)
Substrate
6–8 cm moist coco/peat
Hides / decor / water
Bark hide, water dish
Diet
Staple food
Small crickets, roaches
Feeding frequency
Every 5–7 days
Supplements
None; gut-load prey
Behaviour and handling
Handling
None – experts only; venomous
Communal
No – solitary
Defense / stress signs
Extremely fast flight, coiling
Reproduction
Reproduction
Maternal egg-guarding
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, escapes
Red flags / quarantine
SignsQuarantine wild-caught
Good to know
- Small but blisteringly fast — notorious escape artists.
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