The numbers
Enclosure
20 × 20 × 20 cm
Diet
Crickets, roaches · Every 5–10 days
Temperature
24–28°C
Humidity
60–75%
Identity
Order / Family
Scolopendromorpha
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; no CITES listing
Difficulty
Advanced (experts only)
Commonality
Common, hardy
Adult size
10–15 cm
Lifespan
3–5 yrs
Growth rate
Fast
Activity & niche
Nocturnal terrestrial predator
Temperament
Nervous, fast, defensive
Venom / defense
Venomous, painful bite – experts only, no handling
Price (THB)
150–500
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28°C
Humidity
60–75%
Min. enclosure
20x20x20 cm secure lid
Substrate
7–10 cm coco/peat, one moist half
Hides / decor / water
Bark hide, water dish
Diet
Staple food
Crickets, roaches
Feeding frequency
Every 5–10 days
Supplements
None; gut-load prey
Behaviour and handling
Handling
None – experts only; painful venom
Communal
No – solitary & cannibalistic
Defense / stress signs
Rapid flight, coiling, striking
Reproduction
Reproduction
Maternal egg-guarding
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, mites
Red flags / quarantine
SignsWild-caught mite/parasite load; quarantine
Good to know
- One of the most widely distributed centipedes on Earth.
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