Scolopendra multidens Red China Centipede CBB 1-1.5"

Scolopendra multidens Red China Centipede

Also known as the Chinese Beauty Centipede, this species lives up to its name with captivating shades of red, orange, yellow, and black across its body. Beneath that striking appearance is a powerful predator with a significant bite and potent venom, so this is strictly a species for experienced keepers who understand and respect that risk. Grab this genuinely striking centipede for sale for your collection.

Why do hobbyists keep Scolopendra multidens Red China?

• Stunning Coloration: Vibrant shades of red, orange, yellow, and black across the body, exactly where the "Beauty" name comes from.
• Large Size: Reaches a serious adult size with real display presence.
• Rare in the Hobby: A genuinely striking East Asian species not commonly offered captive bred.

How should Scolopendra multidens Red China be kept?

• Adult Size: Reaches about 6 to 10 inches or more in length.
• Enclosure: Provide a secure, escape-proof enclosure with several inches of substrate for burrowing and a hide.
• Temperature: Keep between 75 to 82 degrees F.
• Humidity: Moderate to high, keep the substrate damp but not saturated.
• Water: A shallow water dish works well as a reliable water source.
• Diet: Crickets or roaches sized appropriately for the animal, offered regularly.
• Temperament: Highly defensive, fast, and prone to biting when threatened. This species carries a genuinely painful, potent bite, so it must never be handled and should always be kept in a secure, locking enclosure well out of reach of children.

Are there any additional notes or considerations?

• Serious Safety Considerations: Not a beginner species. This centipede's bite is extremely painful and can cause significant local swelling, so this is only appropriate for experienced keepers who fully understand and respect that risk.
• Captive Bred: Captive bred and healthy, ready to settle into a new home.