Giant centipede “Cape Gloucester”

Ethmostigmus rubripes “Cape Gloucester”

Ethmostigmus rubripes is generally regarded as the largest centipede species is Australia growing to over 20cm, but a more conservative 12-15cm is a more common adult size.

These centipedes can be found Australia wide and in a large variety of habitats from deserts to rainforest.

This locale has a beautiful orange colouration with banding becoming more prominent towards the rear of the animal.

Caresheet: Centipede caresheet

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