Green Bark Centipede for sale from Big Z's (Hemiscolopendra marginata). Spice-rated keeper notes, care guidance, and live-arrival packing where eligible.
A true centipede that stays pocket-sized and never stops being venomous
Hemiscolopendra marginata, the Green Bark Centipede, also called the Eastern Bark Centipede, is a native southeastern US predator that tops out under 3 inches and never outgrows a starter tank. Look close and you catch a subtle green to blue-gray sheen sliding across its plates as it flows under bark and leaf litter. It is one of the most manageable true centipedes in the hobby, small, hardy, and right at home on the same forest floor it comes from.
Small does not mean safe. Like every centipede, this one is venomous, so it stays hands-off and tool-only, no exceptions. The easy husbandry and compact size make it a smart entry point into true centipedes, but this is still an advanced animal for an experienced invert keeper who respects the bite. The care guide has the full build and the boundaries before you commit.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
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Green Bark Centipede for sale from Big Z's (Hemiscolopendra marginata). Spice-rated keeper notes, care guidance, and live-arrival packing where eligible.
A true centipede that stays pocket-sized and never stops being venomous
Hemiscolopendra marginata, the Green Bark Centipede, also called the Eastern Bark Centipede, is a native southeastern US predator that tops out under 3 inches and never outgrows a starter tank. Look close and you catch a subtle green to blue-gray sheen sliding across its plates as it flows under bark and leaf litter. It is one of the most manageable true centipedes in the hobby, small, hardy, and right at home on the same forest floor it comes from.
Small does not mean safe. Like every centipede, this one is venomous, so it stays hands-off and tool-only, no exceptions. The easy husbandry and compact size make it a smart entry point into true centipedes, but this is still an advanced animal for an experienced invert keeper who respects the bite. The care guide has the full build and the boundaries before you commit.
The numbers live in the care guide. Enclosure size, temps, humidity, feeding schedule, premolt signs, handling boundaries: it's all in the care guide for this exact fella. Start with the full Advanced guide, or click for the quick Open the Simple version →
Hemiscolopendra marginata - Spice 4: Advanced. Bark Buddy or Burrow Buddy, either works for this small species
Hemiscolopendra marginata
Big Z's Quick Verdict: A small, hardy native centipede in green-to-blue-gray tones that stays under 3 inches. One of the easiest true centipedes to keep, but still a venomous, hands-off animal.
| Temp | 70-80°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Ambient 60-75%, cross-ventilated; damp under the bark, drier open surface |
| Setup | Small terrestrial burrowing/bark-dwelling centipede |
| Substrate | Moist soil/coco mix with bark pieces and leaf litter, 3-4in deep |
| Feeding | 1/4-3/8" crickets/roach nymphs (about half body length); every 1-2 weeks, offered at dusk |
| Handling | NEVER |
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%+
Current Big Z's catalog: Yes
Hemiscolopendra marginata
Keeper Snapshot: A small, hardy native centipede in green-to-blue-gray tones that stays under 3 inches. One of the easiest true centipedes to keep, but still a venomous, hands-off animal.
| Temperature | 70-80°F |
|---|---|
| Humidity | Ambient 60-75%, cross-ventilated; damp under the bark, drier open surface |
| Setup Type | Small terrestrial burrowing/bark-dwelling centipede |
| Substrate | Moist soil/coco mix with bark pieces and leaf litter, 3-4in deep |
| Feeding | 1/4-3/8" crickets/roach nymphs (about half body length); every 1-2 weeks, offered at dusk |
| Care Difficulty | Spice 4: Advanced |
| Handling | NEVER |
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%+
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