Galapagos Giant Centipede
Scolopendra galapagoensis
Scolopendra • Scolopendridae
Overview
One of the largest centipedes in the world — a true giant reaching well over a foot in the wild. A powerful nocturnal predator that takes small vertebrates as well as insects, with a defensive display of raised rear legs. Needs a large, secure enclosure with deep, moisture-retaining substrate to burrow, 75-82°F, ~70-80% humidity, and a water dish. Potent venom and serious size make this an advanced, strictly hands-off species; a tight, escape-proof lid is essential.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
75-82°F
Humidity
70-80%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: crickets, roaches, mealworms
Quick Stats
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
up to 12 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Galápagos, coastal Ecuador/Peru
Temperament
large, powerful, defensive
Behavior
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