Discovering Bugs: Meet the Coolest Creepy Crawlies on the Planet

Discovering Bugs: Meet the Coolest Creepy Crawlies on the Planet — page 5
GIANT CENTIPEDE SCOLOPENDRA GIGANTEA WHERE South America and the Caribbean SIZE 30 26 centimeters 12 10 inches LOOK FOR Long slender body with lots of legs BUG BITE Much like its more common relative the giant centipede has dozens of legs running along its body The giant centipede is the largest of all centipedes and can reach up to 12 inches in length Centipedes are venomous and while their venom is not often dangerous to humans it makes them a vicious predator The giant centipede is a carnivore and its size allows it to prey on insects as well as other animals such as lizards frogs small birds mice and even bats The centipede then uses its venom to capture its prey 8