Eastern Red Centipede

Scolopocryptops sexspinosus, the eastern red centipede, is a species of centipede in the family Scolopocryptopidae. This common centipede is found in eastern North America. This species is large, reaching about 7 cm in length, and venomous. These centipedes move swiftly and can inflict a painful bite.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eastern Red Centipede being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Scolopocryptops spinicaudus
• Scolopocryptops gracilis
• Theatops spinicaudus
• Scolopocryptops peregrinator
• Theatops posticus
• Scolopocryptops nigridius

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Chilopoda

Order

Scolopendromorpha

Family

Scolopocryptopidae

Genus

Scolopocryptops

Species

Scolopocryptops sexspinosus

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