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Chinese red-headed centipede, Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans Beautiful, yet dangerous. They are venemous and have a painful bite, apparently. But are not a problem if left alone. Chinese red-headed centipede,Geotagged,Japan,Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans,Spring Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Chinese red-headed centipede, Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans

Beautiful, yet dangerous. They are venemous and have a painful bite, apparently. But are not a problem if left alone.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Another spectacular species and great photo, you're on a roll! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View nature_lover_in_japan's profile
      nature_lover_in_japan
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      Aren't they beauties! Thank you. Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Centipedes are expert funnel-web predators, and will readily enter the retreat, attack and consume the occupant. Posted 4 years ago
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      nature_lover_in_japan
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      They are so cool. Wouldn't want to be a funnel-web!! Posted 4 years ago
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    AWESOME! Posted 4 years ago
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      Thank you. They are so cool. Posted 4 years ago

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The Chinese red-headed centipede

The Chinese red-headed centipede, also known as the Chinese red head, (Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans) is a centipede from East Asia and Australasia. It averages 20 cm (8 inches) in length and lives in damp environments.

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Similar species: Tropical Centipedes
Species identified by nature_lover_in_japan
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Uploaded May 17, 2021. Captured May 16, 2021 19:45 in Unnamed Road, Tochigi, Japan.
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  • ILCE-6400
  • f/11.0
  • 1/100s
  • ISO100
  • 50mm