Vietnamese Centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes)

Vietnamese Centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes)

Dimensioned comparison drawing of the Vietnamese Centipede compared to other myriapods
Description
Description

The Vietnamese Centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes) is a widespread centipede throughout eastern Asia. They are found in tropical and subtropical regions throughout the Old World. As an aggressive hunter, the Vietnamese Centipede mostly feeds on arachnids including spiders, scorpions, and vinegaroons. But they will also overpower and eat small vertebrates like mice or small reptiles. Physically, the Vietnamese Centipede has a red or red-brown body with yellow or yellow-orange legs. They have 22 body segments each with a pair of legs, and there is a pair of modified legs known as forcipules on the head.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

The Vietnamese Centipede has an overall length between 6.7”-7.9” (17-20 cm), width of .59”-.75” (15-19 mm), and weight of .09-.1 oz (2.5-3 g). The typical lifespan of the Vietnamese Centipede is between 7-10 years.

Set of scaled top view drawings of the Vietnamese Centipede
Set of scaled top view drawings of the Vietnamese Centipede
Series of outline illustrations of the Vietnamese Centipede
3D Model
3D Model
Details
Details

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Height:
Width:
.59”-.75” | 15-19 mm
Depth:
Length:
6.7”-7.9” | 17-20 cm
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Weight:
.09-.1 oz | 2.5-3 g
Area:
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Scientific Name:
Scolopendra subspinipes
Lifespan:
7-10 years

Drawings include:

Vietnamese Centipede top view, side

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