Red DragonThe centipede (Latin name: Scolopendra subspinipes subspinipes) is a centipede widely distributed in the subtropical and tropical regions of southern ChinaVariety, also known as "Chinese Red Giant Dragon Centipede" because of its dark red body and strong body, with Chinese characteristics. Adults are 14-20 cm long, with red or dark red body, docile temperament, and mainly feed on crickets and mealworms. Because of its intense eating scene, it is very interesting for feeding and viewing.

The red dragon centipede is a relatively easy-to-keep species of centipede. It can eat almost any insect. Of course, it is a centipede after all. Poisonous is unavoidable, but it is generally okay to let it go, although it is not very poisonous. Strong, but still severe pain and swelling after being bitten, novices try to avoid getting started.

Chinese name: Red Dragon Centipede

Latin name: Scolopendra subspinipes dehaani [China]

Order: Centipede

Genus: Centipede genus

Distribution area: Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and Hainan are all distributed, and Hainan is the most.

Length: 20cm

Ferocious in nature, ferocious, sensitive, Actively attack any other limbs in its vicinity.

Feeding: 1. Larger feeding space is required, I recommend a box, and also a flat shelter, I also recommend one, and a higher water basin.

Raise food. Regular quantitative feeding, even distribution, the food has a certain attention, eat less fish Shrimp, eat mealworms more, fast melon and fruit bugs, rotten meat, overnight meat. Mainly choose Tenebrio molitor as feed, or feed freshly cooked fish every 15-20 days (cooked, smashed and sprinkled in a thin layer on the plate), freshly cooked loach is better. centipede young centipede over 40 days old , The fresh one must be used once a day, and the young centipede can be separated from the mother after more than 50 days. - Feeding methods. The red dragon centipede was fed from 5 to 6 pm every day during the active period, once a day (about 1.5 kilograms per 800 in 30 days). First, dry the washed tableware and drinking utensils without leaving water droplets, and place them in the centipede pool to ensure that each centipede can be approached and eaten. At this time, evenly throw mealworms (or fish ), add cold boiled water to the drinking tray, and do not spray water indoors before feeding. Feed the fish on time every day, do not feed the fish too much, and stop in moderation to avoid excessive food, indigestion, and food poisoning. Drinking water should choose a flat, shallow plate (about 1-1.5 cm deep), and drink fresh cold boiled water once a day. Indoor hygiene should be maintained to prevent flies from appearing. The room temperature is usually kept at 20-25 ℃. Warm up in winter. Pay attention to observe the centipede to see if there is any mental abnormality. Pest control