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Continue ShoppingScolopendra aztecorum- Northern Ghost Centipede
- $249.99
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At a glance
- Keeper level
- Advanced
- Lifestyle
- Terrestrial / Semi-fossorial
- Adult size
- 4–6 inches
- Temperament
- Extremely fast and visually arresting. A display-only species that commands attention every time it moves.
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.
About this species
- Scientific Name
- Scolopendra aztecorum
- Common Name
- Southern Ghost Centipede
- World Type
- New World
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Origin
- Mexico (arid and semi-arid regions)
- 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
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.
Listing details
These beautiful and very rare centipedes are a vibrant sky blue from hatchling to juvenile stages of life and then transitioning into a beautiful whitish gold.
Care guidance
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.