Many people will feel that the centipede is very ugly, it will make the dense phobia patients sweat hair erect, scalp tingling. But many adventure-seeking hipsters like its dragon-like cool appearance, dark and mysterious habits. It is now very common and popular to keep centipedes as pets. Find out which large centipedes are more common and suitable for pet keeping!
Red centipede
Red Centipede: The red centipede is small in size, more colorful, widely distributed in the world, easy to obtain, and can be kept as a pet. It is also one of the few male and female binary centipedes (that is, like the middle foot and winged stone centipede), and the male and female are very different, and they can be distinguished at a glance.
Red-headed centipede
Red-headed centipede: Because it is distributed in subtropical or temperate regions, it is slightly smaller than tropical centipedes, and is one of the most common large centipedes in China, named after its red-red or golden head. Its terrifyingly large poisonous jaw is a powerful tool for predation. Once the prey is targeted, it is difficult to escape its sophisticated, accurate, and fierce attack.
North American giant centipede
North American Giant Centipede: The largest centipede in North America, it has a fairly high ornamental quality. He has a fierce temperament and likes to actively prey on various animals within the habitat range. It is able to hold its head high, catch flying insects with its large jaws, and subdue prey with venom.
Red Dragon Centipede
Red Dragon Centipede: Because it is a native breed in China, it is easier to obtain, so it is a more common pet centipede breed. Larger, more toxic, fierce temperament, need a larger breeding space. In the wild, a "shoot and kill" strategy is usually used for nearby critters.
Hastelloy centipede
Hastelloy centipede: Carnivorous arthropods. Although the origin is different, resulting in large individual differences, it has a common feature: mainly in the tail, the tail of any origin is relatively thick and very long, and there are 3 large thorns that are obviously prominent in the tail, while there is a small thorn on the underside of the tail that is not very obvious.
Hainan foot centipede
Hainan centipede: The zebra in the centipede is known as the most beautiful centipede in China. The zebra-like pattern on the foot is its biggest feature, because of its beautiful appearance, it is called "national essence" by the majority of climbers. The price is not high, and the captivity is also very simple, which is a pet centipede that is very suitable for beginner players.
Peruvian giant centipede
Peruvian Giant Centipede: Once the world's largest centipede, it has now been replaced by the Galapagos giant centipede. Some people even think that the Galapagos giant centipede is actually its blackened variety, indeed their shape and size are extremely similar, but the color difference is larger, but they are different in origin, it is indeed two different varieties.
Feather-tailed centipede
Feather-tailed centipede: It is a large, highly toxic centipede, and its special feathered tail foot, also known as the traction foot, is an important sensory organ. The feathery tail feet are brightly colored and strangely shaped, resembling peacock tail feathers, and can also emit the warning sound of rattlesnakes. These characteristics make it a very popular breed among pet crawler centipede enthusiasts.
The jewel of India, the centipede
Indian Treasure Centipede: From its name "Indian Treasure Centipede", one can guess its place in the hearts of reptile lovers. It is the noblest of centipedes, with the strongest contrast, the most vivid body color, the most beautiful pattern in the centipede, and the most beautiful pet centipede, but the domestic visibility is not high.
Galapagos giant centipede
Galapagos Giant Centipede: Of the world's largest centipedes, it is said to be the most toxic centipede in the world. It can reach a length of more than 30cm, the largest officially certified individual is 32cm, and an anecdotal legend has found an individual with a length of 46cm, but its authenticity has yet to be confirmed. Before it, the Peruvian giant centipede was once considered the largest centipede in the world.
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