The feather-tailed centipede (Latin name: Alipes grandidieri) is native to the tropical rain forests of West Africa and Tanzania. It is a large and highly poisonous centipede with a maximum body length of 20 cm. Its special feathery tail feet (also called trolling feet, which are sensory organs) are brightly colored and peculiar. When encountering an enemy, it can even make a threatening sound of click, click, click. The rhythm is the same as that of the rattlesnake snake. The breeder who hears this sound for the first time must be both familiar and surprised. Hence another name was born: Rattle Centipede.

Feather-tailed centipede

Habits

When encountering an enemy, you can even make a threatening sound of click, click, click,

The rhythm is the same as that of a rattlesnake, and the breeder who hears this sound for the first time must be sure It is both familiar and surprising. Hence his other name was born: Rattle Centipede.

Physical characteristics: The body is 9-12cm long, and its special feathery tail foot (also known as dragging foot, which is a sensory organ) is not only brightly colored but also unique.

Diet: Feeds on insects

Others: Alipes grandidieri is a species of centipede lovers with its special feathery tail ( Also known as trolling feet, it is a sensory organ) is not only brightly colored and peculiar (because it is very similar to the sound of a rattlesnake).