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Giant Red-Headed Centipede - Scolopendra heros
Copyright © 2008 T.J. Morgan

Giant Red-Headed Centipede - Scolopendra heros
Texas Hill Country near Inks Lake, Burnet County, Texas, USA
May 25, 2008
Size: About 7"

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Contributed by T.J. Morgan on 25 May, 2008 - 6:48pm

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