Average Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 2.75 (1=lowest, 5=highest)Last Updated: 07/17/2004
Main Category:
Non-Reptile/Amphibian
Sub Category:
Centipedes and Millipedes
Care Sheet Submitted By:
Borxof
Years Experience:
1 to 2 Years
Species:
Yellow legged centipede
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover:
N/A
Sexing and Characteristics:
N/A
Mostly Active During:
Both
Substrate and Water Needs:
Vermiculite free potting soil
Lighting and UVB:
None
Temperatures and Humidity:
Mid 80’s
Heating and Equipment:
N/A
Caging Provided:
10 gal glass tank with tight lid and clips
Diet:
Carnivorous
Description of Diet:
Bugs, will eat moths, flies, crikets, baby mice.
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage:
None just give it varity
Maintenance:
Low
Some Words on this Species:
Not to be handled, thes species has a powerful venom and a painful bite. the venom causes local paralysis and if bitten near any vital organs could be fatal. Other than that they are great animals the like to burrow, and watching them feed is interesting.
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