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Scolopendra gigantea
is one of the largest representatives of the genus Scolopendra with a length up to 30 cm (12 in). It can be found in various places of South America and the Caribbean, where it preys on a great variety of animals, including other sizable arthropods, amphibians, mammals and reptiles. These arthropods have surged in popularity among collectors of exotic pets. They are known to be very aggressive and nervous
Scolopendra gigantea can be found in tropical or sub-tropical rainforest and tropical dry forest.
Spotted on Sep 8, 2013
Submitted on Sep 8, 2013
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