Scolopendra aztecorum- Northern Ghost Centipede

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Species Overview

Scientific Name: Scolopendra aztecorum
Common Name: Southern Ghost Centipede
World Type: New World
Lifestyle: Terrestrial / Semi-fossorial
Temperament: Extremely fast and visually arresting. A display-only species that commands attention every time it moves.
Adult Size: 4–6 inches
Growth Rate: Moderate
Origin: Mexico (arid and semi-arid regions)
Keeper Level: Advanced
Habitat: Semi-arid scrub and rocky terrain; shelters under rocks and debris
Display Appeal: Exceptional — ghostly pale coloration; fluid predatory movement; visually unique in the hobby

Highlights

Healthy, active, and shipped with care

Native range: Tropical / Subtropical regions

Adult size: 6–12 inches

Keeper level: Advanced

Terrestrial — tropical forest / scrubland

Display appeal: High

Care & Keeper Notes

Care Summary

Keep in a spacious terrestrial enclosure with ample floor area. Maintain 75–85°F and 50–70% humidity. Provide moist substrate at least 3–4 inches deep with a secure hide and a shallow water dish — consistency in these basics is the key to a thriving specimen.

Keeper Notes

Best appreciated as a display species — observe through the enclosure and enjoy the show. Use long feeding tongs for prey delivery and routine maintenance. Not a handling species.

Species Profile

Scolopendra aztecorum — commonly known as the Southern Ghost Centipede — is a New World terrestrial species with a natural range spanning Tropical / Subtropical regions. In ideal conditions, adults reach a legspan of 6–12 inches, displaying the full coloration and presence this species is prized for in the hobby. Maintain temperatures of 75–85°F with 50–70% relative humidity and this animal will reward you with years of reliable display and fascinating behavior.

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