Rhysandfish
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Okay so there’s been a ton, I mean a TON of convos about what “robusta” is and what it means, and if it’s even a usable name. Here’s a basic Q/A rundown:
Q: Is “robusta” the proper scientific name?
A: No, robusta isn’t the scientific name for this pede, especially not currently.
Q: Is selling under “robusta” appropriate?
A: Yes, robusta is the known name for this specific pede, and until it’s properly described as a set species, it’ll most definitely stay this way.
Q: Is “robusta” galapagoensis (actual island)?
A: I can’t say exactly, but it’s physically identical to the other large Peruvian pedes that sell under the same name.
Q: Why is it occasionally called, “Scolopendra crudelis?”
A: It was imported under this name from Peru in the past and the name wasn’t long lived, but the name occasionally surfaces on the internet. Recently a Chinese breeder labeled his “robusta” brood as “crudelis” and it confused a bunch of people. This name doesn’t have a specific place in the hobby at the moment.
Q: Why care about this stuff?
A: Because it’s always good to be informed and educated.
Q: Why are they so expensive?
A: Because the importers charge wholesellers lots of money and sellers have to make a profit. Just consider that sellers only make $50-75 on each SA giant sale.
(If any of this is wrong, tell me I’m wrong)
Q: Is “robusta” the proper scientific name?
A: No, robusta isn’t the scientific name for this pede, especially not currently.
Q: Is selling under “robusta” appropriate?
A: Yes, robusta is the known name for this specific pede, and until it’s properly described as a set species, it’ll most definitely stay this way.
Q: Is “robusta” galapagoensis (actual island)?
A: I can’t say exactly, but it’s physically identical to the other large Peruvian pedes that sell under the same name.
Q: Why is it occasionally called, “Scolopendra crudelis?”
A: It was imported under this name from Peru in the past and the name wasn’t long lived, but the name occasionally surfaces on the internet. Recently a Chinese breeder labeled his “robusta” brood as “crudelis” and it confused a bunch of people. This name doesn’t have a specific place in the hobby at the moment.
Q: Why care about this stuff?
A: Because it’s always good to be informed and educated.
Q: Why are they so expensive?
A: Because the importers charge wholesellers lots of money and sellers have to make a profit. Just consider that sellers only make $50-75 on each SA giant sale.
(If any of this is wrong, tell me I’m wrong)
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