Rhysida longipes, sometimes known as minor blue leg, is a species of centipedes in the family Scolopendridae. Three subspecies are recognized. It is sometimes used as a pet in some countries.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Minor Blueleg 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
- Otostigmus scaber
- Cormocephalus westwoodi
- Scolopendra angulata — venomous
- Cormocephalus rubriceps
- Ethmostigmus rubripes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Chilopoda
- Order
- Scolopendromorpha
- Family
- Scolopendridae
- Genus
- Rhysida
- Species
- Rhysida longipes
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