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Scolopendra gigantea
''Scolopendra gigantea'', also known as the Peruvian giant yellow-leg centipede or Amazonian giant centipede, is one of the largest centipedes of the genus ''Scolopendra'' with a length up to . This species is found in various places in South America and the Caribbean, where it preys on a great variety of animals, including other sizable arthropods, amphibians, mammals and reptiles. These arthropods have surged in popularity among collectors of exotic pets.〔 They are known to be very aggressive and nervous.〔" They are carnivorous. (Flesh Eaters)〕
== Description ==
The Peruvian giant centipede is among the largest species of centipedes, regularly reaching in length, and sometimes or more.〔 In common with other members of the genus ''Scolopendra'', the body of this species has 21 or 23 well-marked sections with each section having one pair of legs. Its legs are adapted for fast movement during hunting or retreating. Its head is covered by a flat shield and features a pair of antennae, and also features a pair of modified legs terminating in sharp claws called forcipules, which are the centipede's primary weapons for killing prey and self-defense. The forcipules are used to penetrate the victims' bodies for venom injection. The centipede has simple eyes with poor vision, seeing only shadows and light, so it relies highly on touch and its chemoreceptors.〔 It breathes via the round, triangular or S-shaped openings located along the sides of its body and which connect to trachea.〔
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