Aidsmcgee
Arachnopeon
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- Aug 12, 2016
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In the wake of grief that struck upon the death of my mighty full grown Scolopendra subspinipes, I went and ordered another centipede from the online petstore which I usually shop, this time a Scolopendra alternans. I asked for their smallest available specimen, and received a centipede smaller than I had even expected, about 3 inches in length.
Today, about 4 months after receiving this beautifully colored but rather young centipede, I noticed it overturned at the bottom of the plastic container in which it is housed, and carrying what I am almost certain sure are live eggs.
Im wondering what it is I have to do in terms of care requirements now that this centipede is bearing eggs. Does it still need food or standing water? Will it remain at the bottom of the container the whole time? What about when the eggs hatch, will it surface then?
How long do I have until these eggs hatch? they've been there for less than a week, because I saw it about a week ago and there were no eggs present.
What do I do when they hatch? What special requirements do the pedelings have? When do I need to separate them from each other and their mother?
Any suggestions for what to do when they hatch? I don't think I can find many people in real life who would want them. Would it be difficult to sell them for money? I'm thinking i might have to give them away to someone on here or similar for free. Definitely don't wanna waste them by killing or worse releasing them.
I'm very excited to undertake this unexpected turn in my invert hobby, but would appreciate any and all advice
-Eli
Today, about 4 months after receiving this beautifully colored but rather young centipede, I noticed it overturned at the bottom of the plastic container in which it is housed, and carrying what I am almost certain sure are live eggs.
Im wondering what it is I have to do in terms of care requirements now that this centipede is bearing eggs. Does it still need food or standing water? Will it remain at the bottom of the container the whole time? What about when the eggs hatch, will it surface then?
How long do I have until these eggs hatch? they've been there for less than a week, because I saw it about a week ago and there were no eggs present.
What do I do when they hatch? What special requirements do the pedelings have? When do I need to separate them from each other and their mother?
Any suggestions for what to do when they hatch? I don't think I can find many people in real life who would want them. Would it be difficult to sell them for money? I'm thinking i might have to give them away to someone on here or similar for free. Definitely don't wanna waste them by killing or worse releasing them.
I'm very excited to undertake this unexpected turn in my invert hobby, but would appreciate any and all advice
-Eli
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