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Scolopendra galapagoensis

Scolopendra galapagoensis
"Darwin's Goliath Centipede"

This is one of the largest centipedes on earth. S. gigantea gets more press, but researchers and hobbyists have reported this species to achieve lengths of 10" to 12" with a report of one specimen getting 25". The species originates from Ecuador and Peru. The species has been made available in very small numbers from Peru and is still one of the rarest centipedes in the hobby.

• There seems to be three color morphs of this species so far:

- Dark morph: Very rare. Found in western Ecuador and Peru. Greenish-black & yellowish-orange striped legs and a dark blackish body.

- Normal morph: Orangeish-red body color and pale yellow legs (called in error Scolopendra gigantea robusta in the late 1990s.)

- Red & Black-legged morph: extremely rare. Found in the offshore islands of Peru and Ecuador.
• A very limited number of the Normal morph will be made available in March 2012. Get your reservation asap as there is much demand for these centipedes. Expected sizes to be made available: CB babies/small juveniles. Sub-adults/young adults 4"-7.75". Fill out the order for by clicking here.
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