Centipede molting pics - in sequence

[Draiman]

I spent the better part of last night watching this absolutely fascinating sight. This was my first centipede to moult in my care. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see the entire process since it was already 3.30 in the morning when I took these photos.

Just about to moult:

Emergence:

Phenomenal pink and blue colouration, too bad it didn't last:

Maxillipeds almost fully regenerated:

Lovely blue eyes:

Amazing colour:

Lastly, what I saw this morning:

 

[krabbelspinne]

Phark, respect! This pics are really great.

As you see, the maxillipeds are regenerated fully (anatomical), but smaller. But this shouldn`t make any problems. Congratulations.

 

[Scolopendra777]

Phark, respect! This pics are really great.

As you see, the maxillipeds are regenerated fully (anatomical), but smaller. But this shouldn`t make any problems. Congratulations.

I Agree

 

[Dillon]

Awesome pics, Phark.

 

[-Exotic]

When I was scrolling through those pics I saw Jesus.:drool:

 

[RedEarthExotics]

that is sweet! great pics!

 

[Richard McJimsey]

Awesome pics, Phark!
I especialy love the regenerated limbs, awesome!

 

[ThomasH]

Congrats Phark. That must have been an awesome sight! I've never witnessed molting of a large pede in person.
TBH

 

[bluefrogtat2]

great pics phark
andy

 

[micheldied]

beautiful pics.
and pede.

 

[Draiman]

Thanks everyone.

 

[szappan]

Congratulations!! Not only on the successful molt, but on some really amazing photos!
:clap: :clap: :clap:

 

[Draiman]

Congratulations!! Not only on the successful molt, but on some really amazing photos!
:clap: :clap: :clap:

Thank you.

 

[Galapoheros]

Yeah, really good shots! ..with the D40? I would like a better camera someday.

 

[Draiman]

Here she is, two days after moulting, eating a piece of cooked beef:

 

[deathwing]

No evidence of molting, it ate the exuvium. Good thing it didn't hide and stayed at one place.

 

[Draiman]

No evidence of molting, it ate the exuvium. Good thing it didn't hide and stayed at one place.

What do you mean?

 

[Fluke]

Those photos are simply stunning! How often to centipedes molt from young to adult? I have a malaysian giant that I purchases at about 1.5 inches. It is easily 3 inches and looking "stretched/fat?" Are the signs about the same as a T? Non-eating/sluggish etc.

 

[Draiman]

Those photos are simply stunning! How often to centipedes molt from young to adult? I have a malaysian giant that I purchases at about 1.5 inches. It is easily 3 inches and looking "stretched/fat?" Are the signs about the same as a T? Non-eating/sluggish etc.

Thanks.

I'm not sure how often centipedes moult, but I do know that moulting frequency is definitely affected by feeding frequency. And yes, centipedes stop eating and turn rather sluggish about a week prior to the actual moult. Their colour also takes on a conspicuous dulling.

 

[Avix4me]

Awesome pix- never seen any pictures of a centipede molting before, pretty cool lookin'