Help scolopendra white leg

[Peyton Bemis]

Is my white leg pede OK his scales are bending back is this okay..

 

[NYAN]

I’m not sure what you are talking about. It looks fine to me.

 

[basin79]

That's just how large Scolopendra look.

 

[Peyton Bemis]

Thank you! And also how much do u feed I feed 10 a week sometimes 8..

That's just how large Scolopendra look.

 

[Staehilomyces]

It does depend on prey size, but typically, adult centipedes should be fed roughly once a fortnight - maybe weekly if the prey items are small.

 

[Peyton Bemis]

So is 8 to 10 a week okay for the large crickets?

 

[Peyton Bemis]

So is 8 to 10 a week okay for the large crickets?

 

[Staehilomyces]

No, it's too much, as I believe I made pretty clear in the last few words of my above reply.

 

[Arthroverts]

That is way, way too much. As @Staehilomyces said, you only want to feed an adult centipede a cricket or two every 1-2 weeks, and if it doesn't take the food wait another week or two before trying again.

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[Peyton Bemis]

WOW... no way no wonder hes too fat.

 

[basin79]

A giant adult Scolopendra needs more food than a large tarantula. So 2 adult (black, silent) crickets a week will be fine with the occasional missed week.

Banded crickets 6-8 as they're a lot smaller.

An adult locust will last 2-3 weeks.

 

[Peyton Bemis]

A giant adult Scolopendra needs more food than a large tarantula. So 2 adult (black, silent) crickets a week will be fine with the occasional missed week.
Banded crickets 6-8 as they're a lot smaller.

An adult locust will last 2-3 weeks.

Okay so 3 crickets a week sound good? How many weeks should I skip now before feeding again?

 

[basin79]

Okay so 3 crickets a week sound good? How many weeks should I skip now before feeding again?

What crickets and what size are the crickets?

 

[Peyton Bemis]

There the 6 week so biggest ones I can get.

 

[Peyton Bemis]

Thank you guys so much for the help!

No, it's too much, as I believe I made pretty clear in the last few words of my above reply.

So 3 6 week crickets a week is good?

 

[Staehilomyces]

If you feed them that often, the pede will grow faster, at the cost of a shorter lifespan. Personally, I feed my pedes once a fortnight, though I don't have a strict schedule.

 

[Arthroverts]

WOW... no way no wonder hes too fat.

Yes, invertebrates have much lower food consumption rates as opposed to other animal groups. Its one of the reasons maintenance takes so little time in general.

Thanks,

Arthroverts

 

[Peyton Bemis]

If you feed them that often, the pede will grow faster, at the cost of a shorter lifespan. Personally, I feed my pedes once a fortnight, though I don't have a strict schedule.

So 3 a week or 3 every 2 weeks? I mean I need a kinda amount sometimes I'll give less and sometimes ill give more. I'll just watch his weight and be his dietitian