Need a centipede ID

SkyeSpider

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I got a new pede today. One of our suppliers (I manage a pet store) knows I like pedes, so he brought a few nice ones in. He had no idea what this one was, but I really liked it and took it anyway.

I'm not familiar with what species this is. Can anyone help me figure it out? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
 
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swatc1h

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Have the same pede also. dealer i got it from claims from another dealer "Tanzania Rainbow Pede" or Scolopendra alternans "Haitian Gaint Centipede" "Haitian Centipede"
 

diKe

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swatc1h said:
Have the same pede also. dealer i got it from claims from another dealer "Tanzania Rainbow Pede" or Scolopendra alternans "Haitian Gaint Centipede" "Haitian Centipede"
Yes, I also think it is Scolopendra alternans (Haiti).
 

Galapoheros

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It really is a nice looking centipede. Is that an injury on top of one of it's tergites? Maybe a battle wound from getting caught.
 

CopperInMyVeins

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If this is what's being sold as "Haitian Giant" I think I'll have to pick one up, that's a great looking centipede.
 
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