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Vietnamese Giant Centipede
Scientific Name:
Scolopendra dehaani
Habitat:
Humid tropical environments such as forests, plantations, and gardens. Shelters under logs, stones, leaf litter, and within soil crevices.
Lifespan
5–7 years
Size
20–25 cm
Handling and Temperament
Fast, alert, and defensive. Handling is not recommended — best observed securely as a display species.
Origin:
Southeast Asia
Diet
A powerful nocturnal predator feeding on insects, spiders, and other small animals.
Venom
Venom is medically significant. Bites are extremely painful and can cause swelling, fever, and intense localized reactions. Not life-threatening to healthy adults, but serious enough to require caution.
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