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I was wondering, whats up with the subspinipes spec. "puerto rico". Was it introduced, it would have to be wouldn't it?
 

Richard McJimsey

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I was wondering, whats up with the subspinipes spec. "puerto rico". Was it introduced, it would have to be wouldn't it?
I'm not sure how they were introduced, but they were.
They are found in tropical areas around the world.
South america, parts of north america (hawaii), asia.
 

Richard McJimsey

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I've noticed that S.s.subspinipes "Puerto Rico" looks nearly identicle to S.s.subspinipes "Barbados". Could these be the same morph?
 

peterbourbon

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Hey,

try to figure out if has a lot of spines under the terminal legs (Sc. alternans) or only 0-3 (sc. subspinipes).

In this case colors are more than confusing, i must admit.

Regards,
Turgut
 

Richard McJimsey

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Well, from what I can see, there is quite a few spines, but just in case, I took a photo. Sorry I couldn't get any better photos.
 

cjm1991

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I've noticed that S.s.subspinipes "Puerto Rico" looks nearly identicle to S.s.subspinipes "Barbados". Could these be the same morph?
Not exactly but I agree the colors are pretty alike. Im sure under closer inspection its becomes more clear with terminal spines,headplates, segments on antennae ext.. I really like this pede though. I mayend up getting myself one within the next week or so my dealer has a few. Stunning colors though, the tips on the legs are Amazing! :)
 

xenesthis

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P.R. "S. alternans" in this thread = S. subspinipes

Rick,

Just my opinion, but your pic is this thread of "S. alternans Puerto Rico" looks like Scolopendra subspinipes just like the "Barbados morph" that I'm getting ready to send you.

The "Haitian Giant" and "Puerto Rico Giant" are forms of Scolopendra alternans, but the pic you posted looks like S. subspinipes which is found in the Caribbean as well, but more common in the southern islands of the region. From a color/pattern perspective, S. alternans has a more yellowish body. S. subspinipes as the darker, mahogany body color.

Todd
 

Protectyaaaneck

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very pretty pedes Rick.

I like the yellow leg and especially the pic of the one with only the terminals sticking out {D
 

Richard McJimsey

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Todd, here's a pic of the alternans terminal legs.

VS S.s.subspinipes
 
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xenesthis

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the spines have it!

The spines have it!

Interesting....

We need to compile this type of data for future I.D. debates. I can host a page on my site if somebody needs room to compile, organize and display Scolopendra I.D notes on species if needed.

Todd
 

JDeRosa

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Can someone please tell me where I can get a Malaysian Cherry Red.
 
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