{"product_id":"lava-centipede-scolopendra-subspinipes-piceoflava","title":"Lava Centipede (Scolopendra subspinipes 'Piceoflava') - 8-10 in","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJet-black armor, gold-banded legs, a head that burns fire-red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eScolopendra subspinipes 'Piceoflava'\u003c\/em\u003e, the Lava Centipede, is the dramatic dark color form of the giant Asian centipede, and it earns every bit of its name. A near-black body runs up from gold-orange banded legs to a burning red head. At a full-grown 8 to 10 inches, this is one of the most striking large centipedes in the trade, and it moves like the substrate under it is on fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe honest with yourself before you buy: this is an Extreme, Spice 5 animal with medically significant venom, and the rule is tools only, every single time the lid comes off. Never handle it. It is extremely fast, a committed climber, and a proven escape artist, so a deep bed of packed, moisture-retentive substrate under a secure locking lid is not optional. Give it a humid burrow with a drier surface zone, a snug hide, and a shallow water dish, and it becomes a genuine showpiece for the experienced keeper. The care guide walks you through containment and the full handling protocol before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Big Z's Habitats and Arachnids","offers":[{"title":"8-10\" (Adult WC)","offer_id":51989855011133,"sku":"BZ-CENT-LAVA-ADT-WC","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7755\/4493\/files\/FA6234BC-E263-4338-BC68-F8A11233CB04.jpg?v=1784740088","url":"https:\/\/www.bigzs.shop\/products\/lava-centipede-scolopendra-subspinipes-piceoflava","provider":"Big Z's Habitats and Arachnids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}