LawnShrimp
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For a similar species, S. hainanum, I left the babies in with mom for about a week or so after they developed colors (2 weeks after first shed, 3 months after laying). You'll know when they are ready to leave; usually the plings like to stick together so a clump will separate from mom and pile up along the side of the bucket. I suggest using a long pair of tongs or chopsticks when moving them as the mother is very protective of them and will be extremely aggressive if she feels they are threatened. I put them into individual containers for ease of feeding, but many species of centipede can live together with minimal or no cannibalism for the first juvenile instar, but after that, and they will start eating each other.
Do expect 50+ babies from this clutch, so plan accordingly. As they are native to your yard releasing most won't be a problem (as I doubt you want to have dozens of ravenous plings in the garage), though I bet people on Arachnoboards will be willing to buy them if you are willing to ship them!
Do expect 50+ babies from this clutch, so plan accordingly. As they are native to your yard releasing most won't be a problem (as I doubt you want to have dozens of ravenous plings in the garage), though I bet people on Arachnoboards will be willing to buy them if you are willing to ship them!