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Indeed, large plastic jars like these make some of the best centipede enclosures since it's difficult for them to escape from. That should provide ample space; I keep large S. dehaani and alternans in a similarly sized jars myself. Viridis and marginata shouldn't have much of a difference in...

Great pics, what exactly is your galapagoensis chowing down on there?

I know you said you have 4 clamps on it, but I'd take that stick out in the corner, just to make it harder for the pede to reach the lid. Better safe than sorry. Good luck with it.

That's good info regarding centipedes. I'll add, though, that I have definitely witnessed large populations of porcellionides swarming over molting blaberus giganteus roaches.

I think it really depends on how sensitive the millipede species in question is and what risks you're willing to take. A few isopods should't adversely affect adult pedes, they only really pose a threat to eggs and the young. But, as you said, there is conflicting info on the web concerning this...

I do not, but perhaps I should; I do keeps about 20 different species/varieties, some of which are fairly rare in the hobby.

Slightly off topic, but I thought I might as well chime in on your isopod observations. I'm curious as to why you've had trouble with them, as, in my experience, they are very easy to propagate in captivity. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that wild caught individuals don't always take too...

No, I found it back in late summer and just haven't gotten around to posting it on here until now.

I actually found this specimen months ago, maybe August or September. I found this immature albino N. americanus in an area near my house where I have occasionally found Narceus (though they're not incredibly common). I actually found 2 similarly sized normal colored individuals nearby that I'm...

I actually find a native millipede, Cambala sp., that has a similar texture to it. They get about 1.5 - 2 inches and have a fairly unique coil pattern. They coil from both ends into a C shape with coils at each end. This image is pretty poor, but it's the best I can find...

So, I got this 2i Hadrurus arizonenesis scorpling back in July of 2013. I fed it about once a week and it ate readily, and soon get really fat, and quit eating, so I assumed it was in premolt. But, it never molted. Today, on a hunch, I threw it a roach and it ate, though it's still fat and looks...

Thanks for the advice!

Hello, So, I'm going on a trip to New Mexico soon (late May-early June), and was wondering if anyone had any tips or knows of good spots for bugs. I know the current plan is to stay in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, so I'll mostly be in north-central portion of the state. I'm hoping to find stuff...

I say go with the dehaani; even though there may be more "docile" ones, centipedes are all pretty sketchy and dehaanis are cheap and easy to get, and are also impressive in both size and coloration. Also, I suggest that when you get your pede you keep it in a large jar-type enclosure with a...

Congratulations! I'm looking forward to the pics.

I kept quite a few species together at one point, but when it came time to separate out the offspring it was a nightmare. If you're not interested in breeding and having the babies separate for selling/trading purposes, then they're fine to be kept communal. As for space, it depends on the...

I would suggest the round ones for the sole reason of the screw-on lids. Centipedes are escape artists, but I've yet to encounter a centipede that can unscrew a lid.

Wow, that's pretty insane. Sperm retention for the win, I suppose. Although, isn't it a bit odd that she just started laying them on the surface like that? Do you know where this specimen came from or anything, or is it all completely unknown?

Scolopendra hainanum is the new name for what used to be called S. subspinipes "tiger leg," right? Awesome photo, by the way.

The most escape-proof thing I've found for centipedes is a large jar with a screw-on lid. If you put one in there, you can be sure it's not getting out. Here's the kind jar that I keep my big dehaani in (minus the cheese balls) ...