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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Myriapods (Myriapoda) » Centipedes (Chilopoda) » Bark Centipedes (Scolopendromorpha) » Scolopendridae » Scolopendra » Giant Redheaded Centipede (Scolopendra heros)
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Big Bug - Scolopendra heros
Copyright © 2008 Dot Behr

Big Bug - Scolopendra heros
Granbury, Hood County, Texas, USA
May 12, 2008
Is this a common bug? Is it poisonous?
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Contributed by Dot Behr on 12 May, 2008 - 1:07pm
Last updated 15 May, 2008 - 2:44pm

You don't mention the length
but I think this is a Giant red-headed centipede. Not poisonous or dangerous to humans, though I suppose it might bite you if it felt threatened.
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 12 May, 2008 - 1:45pm login or register to post comments

 
Big Bug
The bug is about 7" and very fast. Thank you for comment.
… Dot Behr, 12 May, 2008 - 5:31pm login or register to post comments

Centipede
Scolopendra heros (probably). These large centipedes can give a nasty bite with their venom claws (venomous enough to kill small vertebrates). I would definitely not handle it!
… Matt Bertone, 12 May, 2008 - 1:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Big Bug
Thank you for your reply. I wanted to let it free. I have several kids that play in my backyard. I'll release it away from home,thanks again.
… Dot Behr, 12 May, 2008 - 5:35pm login or register to post comments

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