Scolopendra galapagoensis

[Babyish]

I'm ordering a galapagoensis very soon, its quite the expensive pede so I want to make sure I keep it right. is there any information you think I might not know, like more uncommon knowledge? Also my room is kept at 79f during the day, and 74f during the night, I'm pretty sure I don't need a heat source but if so please inform me. I know with the gigantea, they're kept dryer than most people would think, is it the same with galapagoensis? I think that's all my questions, thanks!

 

[Sarkhan42]

I keep my galapagoensis fairly moist, on a mix of topsoil, sand, and a little clay. I throw in a little gravel for texture but it’s probably not necessary. They won’t mind it if it gets a little cooler, those temps are more than fine, honestly warmer than I tend to keep mine.

 

[mantisfan101]

I keep all my pedes on coarse river sand/gravel

 

[Smotzer]

I keep all my pedes on coarse river sand/gravel

Reason behind this for all species? Curious to learn more.

 

[mantisfan101]

I was told by a friend that coarse gravel worked well for him and I tried it with mine. Combined with good ventilation, it keeps the enclosure drier to prevent mycosis.

 

[Crom]

A mix of sand and repti-soil would be ideal I believe. They are more tolerant against mycosis infection than most SA giants, but I would still offer a dry side and lightly moist side with a good sized hide for each side, and plenty of ventilation. Those temps should be OK but they will live longer if you keep them in the low 70s. I kept mine at 68 all winter, raised it to upper 70s, I think she may be getting ready to lay eggs now actually

 

[Nich]

Dylan is spot on. Also they do very well in moderate humidity but also thrive in drier conditions (not dry). You can see major difference in color when they have a proper amount of humidity. It is white legs and some others that are more susceptible to mycosis, not galapagoensis with banded legs. They have a very wide distribution, @Galapoheros "The rottweiler of centipedes". An example of year round color in an adult female: