⚠️ Note: This animal is located at an external location outside Belgium.
de Scolopendra dehaani “White Beard”. This rare color variant from Southeast Asia is named after the striking white or light-colored jaws (maxillipeds), which provide a beautiful contrast with their dark body.
housing
Terrarium: Minimum 40x30x30 cm. The enclosure must be absolutely escape-proof. These centipedes are extremely powerful and can reach unexpectedly high.
Substrate: A thick layer (10-15 cm) of moist substrate consisting of coconut fiber, unfertilized potting soil, and peat moss. They like to dig tunnels to create their own microclimate.
Setup: Use cork bark, flat stones, and dried leaves for natural hiding places.
climate
Temperature: During the day between 25°C and 29°C. Avoid temperatures above 30°C for extended periods.
Humidity: High, around 75-80%. Regularly mist a section of the terrarium, but create a gradient so that there is also a slightly drier spot.
Ventilation: Ensure good airflow; Stagnant, excessively humid air can lead to fungal infections (mycosis) on the exoskeleton.
food
Diet: Active hunters that eat crickets, grasshoppers, and dubia cockroaches.
Frequency: Young animals every 3-4 days, adult animals once a week. This variant is known for a fierce hunting style.
Behavior & Safety (Crucial!)
Character: Like all S. dehaani variants is the “White Beard” extremely aggressive, lightning fast and unpredictable.
Handling:Do not handle. The venom is medically significant and causes severe pain and swelling. Always use extra-long tweezers for maintenance or feeding.
Light: They are nocturnal and usually retreat into their burrows during the day.
