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A sting or bite from this animal can need medical care. Adults only, a locked escape-proof enclosure and no handling.
WC: Wild caught
Collected from the wild and settled in at Big Z's before it ships. Many species, adults especially, are rarely bred in captivity.
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About this Fella
Black Tiger Leg Centipede for sale from Big Z's (Scolopendra hainanum 'Black'). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.
Scolopendra hainanum 'Black' (Black Tiger Leg Centipede)
The dark form of the tiger leg. A gunmetal-grey body, a red-brown head and dark legs ringed in pale tan at every joint give this one a smoky, low-key look. It is sold as Scolopendra hainanum 'Black', the species described in 2012 from Hainan Island in southern China, and keepers report adults around 6 to 8 inches. This one is wild-caught (field-collected) and 4 to 6 inches now. Fast and medically significant, it is for experienced centipede keepers. If that's you, grab a Black Tiger Leg today.
Why do hobbyists keep the Black Tiger Leg?
- The Dark Form: a gunmetal body with ringed legs instead of the orange tiger legs.
- Same Species, Different Look: the darker trade form of the Chinese Tiger, with the same care.
- Size Ahead: keepers report adults up to about 8 inches.
How should Scolopendra hainanum 'Black' be kept?
- Adult Size: about 6 to 8 inches long, by keeper reports.
- Enclosure: deep, packed substrate, 6 inches or more, with cork cover and a lid that locks. Vent low on two opposite walls with mesh smaller than its head. A Burrow Buddy works now; a big adult moves to a larger custom build.
- Temperature: 75 to 85 degrees F.
- Humidity: 70 to 85 percent from damp lower substrate and a water dish, with a drier refuge and real airflow. Never seal the box to hold a number.
- Water: a shallow dish packed with pebbles.
- Diet: roaches or crickets no longer than half its body, weekly to every other week. Pull leftovers within a day.
- Temperament: fast, light-shy and defensive, with a medically significant bite: severe pain and swelling. No handling. Tongs and a catch cup for every job, and one centipede per enclosure.
Are there any additional notes or considerations?
- Wild-Caught: field-collected, sold at 4 to 6 inches.
- Trade Form: 'Black' is a trade name for this dark form, not a separate species.
- Keep It Dim: keepers report the species hates light. Locate it before you open the enclosure, every time.
- Local Rules: local legality is on the buyer. Check your state and city rules on venomous animals before you order.
- Spice Level 5: Extreme. One animal, shipped live on FedEx Overnight, Monday to Wednesday. Live Arrival Guarantee on overnight orders.
Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →
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- Spice 5 · Extreme
- Source
- WC: wild caught.
- Handling
- None. Forceps and a catch cup for all maintenance.
- Medical
- Medically significant venom.
- Before it ships
- Big Z confirms every Spice 5 order with the keeper before ship day.
Black Tiger Leg Centipede (Scolopendra hainanum 'Black')
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The quick read on this fella
- Adult size
- About 6-8 in long
- Venom
- Medically significant bite
- Treat a suspected bite or sting as a medical emergency
- Type
- Fossorial
- Burrower
- Climate
- 75-85°F · 70-85%
- Cross-ventilated, dry refuge zone
- Feeding
- Roaches/crickets under half body
- Weekly to biweekly
- Housing
- Solo only
From our Chinese Tiger Leg Centipede care guide. Read the full guide
Live animals ship Mon to Wed
FedEx Standard Overnight $44.99 or Priority Overnight $49.99, both with the Live Arrival Guarantee; free overnight on orders $499.99 and up. FedEx 2Day is not offered for Spice 4 and 5 fellas. Pickup in the Phoenix area or at an expo is free (arrange with Big Z first). Weather holds are free and we message you first.
Enclosure size note
Outgrows Burrow Buddy
Burrow Buddy fits the listed juvenile size, but the animal may outgrow it at full adult size. Plan for a larger custom terrestrial enclosure. Ask Big Z if you need help choosing the next enclosure.
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About this Fella Big Z's notes
Black Tiger Leg Centipede for sale from Big Z's (Scolopendra hainanum 'Black'). Comes with a Spice rating and a care guide, and ships packed for the weather.
Scolopendra hainanum 'Black' (Black Tiger Leg Centipede)
The dark form of the tiger leg. A gunmetal-grey body, a red-brown head and dark legs ringed in pale tan at every joint give this one a smoky, low-key look. It is sold as Scolopendra hainanum 'Black', the species described in 2012 from Hainan Island in southern China, and keepers report adults around 6 to 8 inches. This one is wild-caught (field-collected) and 4 to 6 inches now. Fast and medically significant, it is for experienced centipede keepers. If that's you, grab a Black Tiger Leg today.
Why do hobbyists keep the Black Tiger Leg?
- The Dark Form: a gunmetal body with ringed legs instead of the orange tiger legs.
- Same Species, Different Look: the darker trade form of the Chinese Tiger, with the same care.
- Size Ahead: keepers report adults up to about 8 inches.
How should Scolopendra hainanum 'Black' be kept?
- Adult Size: about 6 to 8 inches long, by keeper reports.
- Enclosure: deep, packed substrate, 6 inches or more, with cork cover and a lid that locks. Vent low on two opposite walls with mesh smaller than its head. A Burrow Buddy works now; a big adult moves to a larger custom build.
- Temperature: 75 to 85 degrees F.
- Humidity: 70 to 85 percent from damp lower substrate and a water dish, with a drier refuge and real airflow. Never seal the box to hold a number.
- Water: a shallow dish packed with pebbles.
- Diet: roaches or crickets no longer than half its body, weekly to every other week. Pull leftovers within a day.
- Temperament: fast, light-shy and defensive, with a medically significant bite: severe pain and swelling. No handling. Tongs and a catch cup for every job, and one centipede per enclosure.
Are there any additional notes or considerations?
- Wild-Caught: field-collected, sold at 4 to 6 inches.
- Trade Form: 'Black' is a trade name for this dark form, not a separate species.
- Keep It Dim: keepers report the species hates light. Locate it before you open the enclosure, every time.
- Local Rules: local legality is on the buyer. Check your state and city rules on venomous animals before you order.
- Spice Level 5: Extreme. One animal, shipped live on FedEx Overnight, Monday to Wednesday. Live Arrival Guarantee on overnight orders.
Full care is in the care guide. It covers enclosure size, temperature, humidity, feeding, molting signs and handling limits for this species. Read the Advanced guide, or the shorter Simple guide →
- Lane
- Spice 5 · Extreme
- Source
- WC: wild caught.
- Handling
- None. Forceps and a catch cup for all maintenance.
- Medical
- Medically significant venom.
- Before it ships
- Big Z confirms every Spice 5 order with the keeper before ship day.
What ships with this order Care + shipping
- A free care guide for this species
- A heat or cold pack when the forecast calls for it
- Tracking and an arrival window before it ships
- Message Big Z about your animal for as long as you keep it
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Chinese Tiger Leg Centipede
Scolopendra hainanum · Spice 5: Extreme. Baby Buddy: pedelings and small instars only. Burrow Buddy: grow-out for juveniles, filled deep and packed firm. Large custom terrestrial: adults, depth and lid security over display.
Scolopendra hainanum
Sold under its hobby name. This guide covers the group or trade name this fella is sold as, so the ranges fit the whole group. Start in the middle and watch how your animal settles in.
Chinese Tiger Leg Centipede
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A big, fast Scolopendra from Hainan Island in southern China, sold as the Chinese Tiger and the darker Black Tiger Leg. Medically significant bite: deep packed substrate, a locking lid and tongs, every time.
Group: CentipedesDifficulty: Spice 5: ExtremeSetup: Tropical fossorial centipedeHandling: No handling, tongs and catch cup only
Use This Guide Safely
- Confirm the exact animal. Match this guide to the species, locality, size, and life stage on your label. If the ID is uncertain, use the more conservative part of the range and ask before changing the setup.
- Change one thing at a time. Treat temperature and humidity as target zones, then watch posture, burrowing, drinking, feeding, and molt behavior before making another adjustment.
- Respect the handling boundary. If the guide says no handling, fast, defensive, or medically significant, plan transfers with catch cups, locked lids, and no bare hands. For serious bites, stings, or symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
Quick Care Snapshot
| Temp | 75-85°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 70-85%, cross-ventilated, dry refuge zone |
| Setup | Tropical fossorial centipede |
| Substrate | Deep (6 in+) packed, moisture-retentive soil/coco mix |
| Feeding | Roaches/crickets under half body, weekly to biweekly |
| Handling | No handling, tongs and catch cup only |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Recommended Big Z's Setup
- Baby Buddy: pedelings and small instars only.
- Burrow Buddy: grow-out for juveniles, filled deep and packed firm.
- Large custom terrestrial: adults, depth and lid security over display.
Critical Notes
- Medically significant bite: severe pain and swelling are documented for large Asian Scolopendra.
- Strict no-contact. Use a lid that locks, not one that rests or is taped down.
- Extreme escape risk. Fast and flexible, it passes through any gap its head fits through.
- Solitary housing only. Centipedes are cannibalistic, never cohab.
- Keepers report it hates light. Locate it before you open the enclosure, every time.
Care Basics
- Use deep, packed substrate and a lid that locks.
- Vent low on two opposite walls for real cross airflow.
- Keep a vertical moisture gradient, not standing water.
- Keep a shallow water dish full, packed with pebbles.
- House singly.
- Feed with long tongs and pull uneaten prey within a day.
- Keep the enclosure dim and locate the animal before opening.
Feeding, Growth & Maintenance
- Feed roaches or crickets no longer than half the body, every 4-7 days for juveniles and every 10-14 days for adults.
- Molting: it stops eating and seals into its burrow for days. Remove all prey and leave it alone.
- Pull uneaten prey within a day. Every transfer is a tongs-and-catch-cup job over secondary containment.
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Scolopendra hainanum
Sold under its hobby name. This guide covers the group or trade name this fella is sold as, so the ranges fit the whole group. Start in the middle and watch how your animal settles in.
Chinese Tiger Leg Centipede: Advanced Care Guide
Keeper Snapshot: A big, fast Scolopendra from Hainan Island in southern China, sold as the Chinese Tiger and the darker Black Tiger Leg. Medically significant bite: deep packed substrate, a locking lid and tongs, every time.
Group: CentipedesDifficulty: Spice 5: ExtremeSetup: Tropical fossorial centipedeHandling: No handling, tongs and catch cup only
Use This Guide Safely
- Confirm the exact animal. Match this guide to the species, locality, size, and life stage on your label. If the ID is uncertain, use the more conservative part of the range and ask before changing the setup.
- Change one thing at a time. Treat temperature and humidity as target zones, then watch posture, burrowing, drinking, feeding, and molt behavior before making another adjustment.
- Respect the handling boundary. If the guide says no handling, fast, defensive, or medically significant, plan transfers with catch cups, locked lids, and no bare hands. For serious bites, stings, or symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
Quick Snapshot
| Temperature | 75-85°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | 70-85%, cross-ventilated, dry refuge zone |
| Setup Type | Tropical fossorial centipede |
| Substrate | Deep (6 in+) packed, moisture-retentive soil/coco mix |
| Feeding | Roaches/crickets under half body, weekly to biweekly |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 5: Extreme |
| Handling | No handling, tongs and catch cup only |
Humidity zones: Very Low under 30% - Low 30-60% - Low-Moderate 40-70% - Moderate 60-80% - Moderate-High 70-85% - High 80%+ - Very High 90%+
Enclosure Format / Size Class
- Pedelings: Baby Buddy with fine-mesh security.
- Juveniles: Burrow Buddy grow-out, deep packed substrate.
- Adults: large custom terrestrial, depth and lid security first.
Warnings First
- Medically significant bite: severe pain and swelling are documented for large Asian Scolopendra.
- Strict no-contact. Use a lid that locks, not one that rests or is taped down.
- Extreme escape risk. Fast and flexible, it passes through any gap its head fits through.
- Solitary housing only. Centipedes are cannibalistic, never cohab.
- Keepers report it hates light. Locate it before you open the enclosure, every time.
Simple Care
- Use deep, packed substrate and a lid that locks.
- Vent low on two opposite walls for real cross airflow.
- Keep a vertical moisture gradient, not standing water.
- Keep a shallow water dish full, packed with pebbles.
- House singly.
- Feed with long tongs and pull uneaten prey within a day.
- Keep the enclosure dim and locate the animal before opening.
Advanced Keeper Notes
Enclosure & Microclimate
- Vent low on two opposite walls at substrate level. Lid-only venting leaves the burrow stale, where cuticle fungus, mite outbreaks and stuck molts start.
- Bond fine stainless mesh over every low vent, sized to the head. If the head passes, so does the centipede.
- Hold 70-85% with damp lower substrate and a water dish under good ventilation, never by sealing the box.
- Mist under the hide, not the whole enclosure, so there's a damp dark pocket where it actually rests.
Feeding, Growth & Maintenance
- Feed roaches or crickets no longer than half the body, every 4-7 days for juveniles and every 10-14 days for adults.
- Molting: it stops eating and seals into its burrow for days. Remove all prey and leave it alone.
- Pull uneaten prey within a day. Every transfer is a tongs-and-catch-cup job over secondary containment.
Possible Origin / Range
- Likely native range: Southern China. The species was described in 2012 from Hainan Island.
- Habitat translation: Tropical forest-floor burrower: deep, humid but ventilated substrate, a dark covered refuge, and a secure enclosure with no gap bigger than its head.
Advanced Keeper Details
- Leg banding varies. Keepers have seen striped, half-striped and plain-legged young from one clutch, so color won't sex it.
- The Black Tiger Leg is a dark trade form sold under the same species name. Same care.
- Keepers describe it as stealthy: it holds still, then strikes fast. Respect the reach of the front end.
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