Common Desert Centipede

Description:

Its body generally reaches 4–7 inches (10–18 cm) in length. Coloration is variable, hence the species name "polymorpha" which means "many forms", and alternative common names like "multi-colored centipede". The body segments have one dark lateral stripe, and for this reason is also known as the tiger centipede or tiger-stripe centipede. Generally this species has a darker brown, red, or orange colored head and lighter brown, tan, or orange body segments with yellow legs. Its antennae have 7 or more smooth segments.

Habitat:

This centipede lives at Tulsa Zoo, Tulsa, OK, USA.