scolopendra

[davieboi]

now im a tad scared of these critters but im also facinated by them now to the pint i was wondering if someone could tell me what a good begginers species is i would like somthing no bigger than 10inchs and somthing that cant climb too well(dont want it chewin through the lid) also fairly active not fussed if its super aggresice or really docile but would like it to be a good feeder

cheers Dave

[mattykyuss]

i was feeling just the same not long ago,i bought a scolopendra subsnipes ,i think my speling might be a bit wrong ,so sorry ,but this is about 5 to 7 inches long ,good feeder and stunning to look at ,go to bugzuk ,martin is a great bloke ,he has some for sale ,good price ,im not sure if there is a good beginer pede ,i wanted to get a giant for my first ,im glad i got this one first ,hope this helps ,mat

[clockworkorange]

Hiya! Just a quick reply:

It is actually Scolopendra subspinipes, not subsnipes. but the mistake is not from you, it is actually advertised as subsnipes on bugzuk...
I agree that the animals advertised on the site are cheap. £15 for a Scolopendra subspinipes (dehaani according to the picture?) is an excellent price! This very subspecies is not exactly a beginner animal, as they tend to pack a good punch, to be fast and rather aggressive (even to centipede standards...). As a starter, I would probably go for some flag tail centipedes (Alipes sp.). They are stunning animals, usually less aggressive than the common Scolopendra found in the trade (spinosissima is supposed to be mental). I never ordered from bugzuk. I am just a bit surprised to see a reference to a certain malaysian Scolopendra purpuraceps. Anybody knows anything about these specimens, which were on sale in 2004/2005? It's just that I've never come across a paper mentioning this species and I can't find any info on Chilobase either... so I am wondering!

cheers!

Mika