The numbers
Enclosure
45 × 45 × 45 cm
Diet
Large roaches, occasional rodent · Every 7–14 days
Temperature
24–28°C
Humidity
65–80%
Identity
Order / Family
Scolopendromorpha
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; no CITES listing
Difficulty
Advanced (experts only)
Commonality
Rare, premium import
Adult size
20–30 cm
Lifespan
7–10 yrs
Growth rate
Moderate
Activity & niche
Nocturnal terrestrial predator
Temperament
Extremely defensive, robust
Venom / defense
Venomous, painful bite – experts only, no handling
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28°C
Humidity
65–80%
Min. enclosure
45x45x45 cm secure lid
Substrate
12–15 cm moist coco/peat
Hides / decor / water
Cork hide, water dish
Diet
Staple food
Large roaches, occasional rodent
Feeding frequency
Every 7–14 days
Supplements
None; gut-load prey
Behaviour and handling
Handling
None – experts only; venomous
Communal
No – solitary
Defense / stress signs
Rearing, striking, flight
Reproduction
Reproduction
Maternal egg-guarding
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, molt issues
Red flags / quarantine
SignsQuarantine imports; tools only
Good to know
- One of only a few centipede species that rivals S. gigantea in bulk.
Others in this group
Giant African MillipedeArchispirostreptus gigasThai/Vietnamese Giant Centipede (Yellow-leg / Cherry)Scolopendra dehaaniVietnamese / Asian Giant CentipedeScolopendra subspinipesVietnam Giant MillipedeVietnam Giant millipedeAmazonian Giant CentipedeScolopendra giganteaTanzanian Red-headed / Tiger CentipedeScolopendra morsitansBumblebee MillipedeAnadenobolus monilicornisVietnamese Rainbow MillipedeTonkinbolus dollfusi