Vietnamese Centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes)
Vietnamese Centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes)
The Vietnamese Centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes) is a widespread centipede throughout eastern Asia. They are found in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the Old World. As an aggressive hunter, the Vietnamese Centipede mostly feeds on arachnids including spiders, scorpions, and vinegaroons. But they will also overpower and eat small vertebrates like mice or small reptiles. Physically, the Vietnamese Centipede has a red or red-brown body with yellow or yellow-orange legs. They have 22 body segments each with a pair of legs, and there is a pair of modified legs known as forcipules on the head.
The Vietnamese Centipede has an overall length between 6.7”-7.9” (17-20 cm), width of .59”-.75” (15-19 mm), and weight of .09-.1 oz (2.5-3 g). The typical lifespan of the Vietnamese Centipede is between 7-10 years.
The Vietnamese Centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes) is a widespread centipede throughout eastern Asia. They are found in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the Old World. As an aggressive hunter, the Vietnamese Centipede mostly feeds on arachnids including spiders, scorpions, and vinegaroons. But they will also overpower and eat small vertebrates like mice or small reptiles. Physically, the Vietnamese Centipede has a red or red-brown body with yellow or yellow-orange legs. They have 22 body segments each with a pair of legs, and there is a pair of modified legs known as forcipules on the head.
The Vietnamese Centipede has an overall length between 6.7”-7.9” (17-20 cm), width of .59”-.75” (15-19 mm), and weight of .09-.1 oz (2.5-3 g). The typical lifespan of the Vietnamese Centipede is between 7-10 years.