Scolopendra viridicornis
Scolopendra • Scolopendridae
A large Amazonian giant centipede, dark-bodied with contrasting greenish antennae — a powerful nocturnal hunter that takes not just insects but small vertebrates like rodents, frogs, and lizards on its potent venom. Give it a large, escape-proof enclosure with deep, moisture-retaining substrate to burrow, warm tropical conditions (75-84°F, 70-85% humidity), a hide, and a water dish; keep the substrate moist but never waterlogged. Its size, speed, and venom make this a strictly advanced, look-don't-touch species — a tight-fitting lid is non-negotiable.
Temperature
75-84°F
Humidity
70-85%
Prey size: crickets, roaches, mealworms
Type
fossorial
Adult Size
8-10 inches
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Amazon Basin (Brazil, N. South America)
Temperament
large, powerful, defensive; active hunter
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