Scolopendra Sp. "Robusta" close up

[Mastigoproctus]

Here it is, arrived today! Scolopendra Sp. "Robusta" 8" hopefully male. I have big plans for this little guy, keep an eye on the "Breeding reports" section over the next few months.

 

[Staehilomyces]

That would be a colour form of Galapagoensis I believe. There is a lot of confusion between this and Gigantea, and I understand why!

 

[Sajaha]

Gorgeous, glad to see it's already so warmed up to you. Isn't this just a color morph on S. Galapagoensis though?

 

[Mastigoproctus]

Yeah according to a few sources it's a Galapagoensis CF but the funny part of it all is I truly believe what we have in the hobby are not true "Galapagoensis". They actually fit the description and key out as Gigantea not a true island variant Galapagoensis. Although in some ways even the island Galapagoensis key out as Gigantea, it's all a big taxonomical mess. Here is a pic of a true Galapagoensis, not what they call "Galapagoensis" in the hobby.

 

[Staehilomyces]

That's a really cool centipede. Is it yours, or did you just find an image?

 

[Mastigoproctus]

That's a really cool centipede. Is it yours, or did you just find an image?

No that's a picture a friend emailed me, I am sure none of those have ever entered the hobby seeing as they are on the Galapagose islands which are protected as can be.

 

[Staehilomyces]

OK. So the true Galapagoensis is native to the Galapagos? (That was a total surprise to me, the name definitely suggested otherwise...)

 

[Staehilomyces]

Also, I presume that you already have a female in your collection. Good luck with the breeding! By the way, how long did it take you to get it that accustomed to you?

 

[Mastigoproctus]

OK. So the true Galapagoensis is native to the Galapagos? (That was a total surprise to me, the name definitely suggested otherwise...)

Hahahah you're a kidder! Made me laugh pretty good there.

Also, I presume that you already have a female in your collection. Good luck with the breeding! By the way, how long did it take you to get it that accustomed to you?

Thanks! I hope it works out. It took about 5 seconds total.

 

[Staehilomyces]

Thanks! I hope it works out. It took about 5 seconds total.[/QUOTE]

5 seconds? I would try that on my Morsitans, but I think he is beyond forgiving me.

 

[Hisserdude]

He's a beauty, and very large too! Hope you are successful in breeding them!

 

[Mastigoproctus]

[/QUOTE]5 seconds? I would try that on my Morsitans, but I think he is beyond forgiving me.[/QUOTE]

Morsitans for some reason are little jerks usually, they love to envenomate. I had one that wouldn't but that's because it was too small to break my skin when ever it tried hahaha they don't seem to be as sharp as most Scolopendra, they are more like a OWT behavior wise. So dim witted, flighty and quick to bite. I personally would recommend trying first interactions with a Scolopendra Polymorpha or a Ethmostigmus sp. of some kind as they are both really docile, calm down with little work and their venom is super weak. Those 2 also resort to running way before envenomating. Gigantea/Galapagoensis seem to be the smartest and most fearless but Heros isn't far behind, they are both amazing centipedes to work with.

He's a beauty, and very large too! Hope you are successful in breeding them!

Isn't he! He is actually wayyyy smaller then my female Galapagoensis though, you should see her! Thanks! I got my fingers crossed.

 

[Staehilomyces]

5 seconds? I would try that on my Morsitans, but I think he is beyond forgiving me.[/QUOTE]

Morsitans for some reason are little jerks usually, they love to envenomate. I had one that wouldn't but that's because it was too small to break my skin when ever it tried hahaha they don't seem to be as sharp as most Scolopendra, they are more like a OWT behavior wise. So dim witted, flighty and quick to bite. I personally would recommend trying first interactions with a Scolopendra Polymorpha or a Ethmostigmus sp. of some kind as they are both really docile, calm down with little work and their venom is super weak. Those 2 also resort to running way before envenomating. Gigantea/Galapagoensis seem to be the smartest and most fearless but Heros isn't far behind, they are both amazing centipedes to work with.


Isn't he! He is actually wayyyy smaller then my female Galapagoensis though, you should see her! Thanks! I got my fingers crossed.[/QUOTE]

Ok, thanks. I might try it on my Ethmostigmus rubripes when I get the chance.

 

[Staehilomyces]

Additionally, when you refer to galapagoensis, are you talking about the actual Galapagoensis or the giant centipede that is sold as Galapagoensis?

 

[Mastigoproctus]

Additionally, when you refer to galapagoensis, are you talking about the actual Galapagoensis or the giant centipede that is sold as Galapagoensis?

The one sold as Galapagoensis

 

[Staehilomyces]

Thought so. Just wanted to confirm.