Cameroon Flag-tail Centipede | Alipes multicostis (S) is a specialist live invertebrate for keepers who can provide stable, species-appropriate conditions. The care information below is intended as a practical husbandry guide for the animal sold under this listing.

Overview

• Origin: Central and West Africa
• Natural habitat: humid forest floor, beneath bark and in soil crevices
• Adult size: commonly 10–15 cm as an adult
• Lifespan: Several years under good care
• Difficulty level: Advanced

Temperament & Handling

Extremely fast and defensive. Centipede bites are painful and potentially medically significant; never handle directly.

Enclosure

Recommended enclosure: Escape-proof terrestrial enclosure around 30 × 20 × 20 cm for an adult

Temperature: 24–28 °C
Humidity: 70–85%
Substrate: 8–12 cm of moist, diggable soil/coco mix with leaf litter

Décor & hides: flat cork bark and tight hides

Feeding & Water

Feeding: Crickets, roaches and other appropriately sized invertebrate prey.

Water: Shallow water dish and a consistently humid retreat.

Special Care

Secure every ventilation gap. Use long tools for maintenance.

Compatibility

Keep singly; cannibalism is possible.

Please note

Care requirements can vary with age, size, sex and individual behaviour. Monitor the animal and enclosure closely and adjust husbandry where required.

Live Animals Are Click and Collect Only

Please note that we do not ship live animals. You can order online and collect in store.