Nymox Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 My new friend, I have always been interested in centipedes, and have wanted something from the scolopendra family for a very long time. Well I got lucky when out hunting for reptile food, I found this wee chappy under a rotting log. He's already eaten a mealworm, so seems happy enough. Sorry for the picture quality, using a cell phone camera. I tried to put a pen next to it so the size was comparable, but it got very aggressive towards the pen and I didn't want to stress it out. He's about half his adult (8cm) size maybe a lil more. My best guess is male, as his is terminal legs are long and slender, as is his body but I want to capture another few to get a real understanding of the difference. Maybe Ill post a care sheet as I learn more 8) I hope you enjoy seeing it as much as I do, although I think its a taste that is acquired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 *shudders and runs away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I used to see lots of these growing up over in Waihi, cant remember seeing one over this direction in a long time - then again I dont spend as much time turning over dead logs as I used to as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calculator Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Wow, that thing looks intense, I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I've turned over rocks and logs for the best part of 30 years now, I have only ever seen them 3 times including this one. I really want a vinegaroon, but am not prepared to live in America for just one crittter, so next on the list is a peripartus! Although that would only be observation, I wouldn't want to remove one from its habitat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 I've turned over rocks and logs for the best part of 30 years now, I have only ever seen them 3 times including this one. I really want a vinegaroon, but am not prepared to live in America for just one crittter, so next on the list is a peripartus! Although that would only be observation, I wouldn't want to remove one from its habitat. Peripatus? Like these guys? I've found a pretty good number of them around here moving around bricks and branches and things. Wouldn't think they're particularly rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Oh geez Ira, I should have thought they would end up being in someones back yard! I think I should get ya some dosh to catch me a couple and send em to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted July 5, 2013 Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Oh geez Ira, I should have thought they would end up being in someones back yard! I think I should get ya some dosh to catch me a couple and send em to me Standard contractor rates. $50/hour, 3 hour minimum... :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted July 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2013 Hmmm I wonder if I told doc thats the standard rate they would pay me more.... :dnc1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 common enough, just gotta notice them. only cool thing really is their hunting technique. http://youtu.be/FbVDYSiH-Vw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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