{"product_id":"ethmostigmus-sp-borneo-blue-borneo-blue-centipede-electric-blue-giant-centipede-live-arrival-guarantee","title":"Ethmostigmus sp. 'Borneo Blue' – Borneo Blue Centipede | Electric Blue Giant Centipede | Live Arrival Guarantee","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEthmostigmus sp. ‘Borneo Blue’ — Borneo Blue Centipede\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize, life stage \u0026amp; quantity options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the exact option from the product selector before adding this item to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ stock option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Caught 4 to 6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasurements are reproduced as listed in the ordering options. If you need a specific body length or leg span, please confirm the measurement with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a quantity, sex, or life stage not specified in your chosen option, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact Isopod King\u003c\/a\u003e before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue centipedes exist. And then there is the \u003cstrong\u003eEthmostigmus sp. ‘Borneo Blue’\u003c\/strong\u003e. Native to the rainforests of Borneo, this is one of the most strikingly colored centipedes in the entire hobby — a large, powerful \u003cem\u003eEthmostigmus\u003c\/em\u003e draped in vivid electric blue that runs across the body and legs with an intensity that looks almost bioluminescent. This is not a subtle blue. It is the kind of blue that makes people stop mid-sentence and ask what they’re looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEthmostigmus\u003c\/em\u003e as a genus is already underrepresented in the hobby relative to \u003cem\u003eScolopendra\u003c\/em\u003e — and the Borneo Blue is the crown jewel of the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric blue coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e — vivid, saturated blue across the body and legs; one of the most intensely colored centipedes available in the hobby and a genuine showstopper in any collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthmostigmus genus\u003c\/strong\u003e — a distinct and underrepresented genus in the hobby; collectors who want something beyond the standard Scolopendra lineup will find this species irresistible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorneo locality\u003c\/strong\u003e — native to the biodiverse rainforests of Borneo; a geographically compelling and rare provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive size\u003c\/strong\u003e — a large, robust centipede with substantial enclosure presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e — seldom available in the US hobby; a genuine trophy specimen for serious centipede collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive and observable\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold and fast-moving; a dynamic display animal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old World — Borneo, Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure terrestrial setup with escape-proof lid; deep substrate (4–6\") with cork bark or flat rock hides; \u003cem\u003eEthmostigmus\u003c\/em\u003e are fast and agile — a secure lid is non-negotiable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 76–86°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high — 75–85%; keep substrate consistently moist on one side; Borneo’s rainforest origin means this species appreciates higher ambient humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, and other appropriately sized prey; aggressive feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenom:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⚠️ Like all large centipedes, \u003cem\u003eEthmostigmus\u003c\/em\u003e possesses medically significant venom. Bites are extremely painful and can cause intense localized pain, swelling, and systemic symptoms. Never handle — use long tongs for all maintenance without exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced — for experienced invertebrate keepers only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery specimen ships with our \u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the unlikely event of a DOA, photo and video documentation of the unopened or just-opened package is required to process a claim. Contact us immediately upon receipt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-arrival-photo-instructions=\"email\"\u003eReport a live-arrival problem within one hour of carrier-recorded delivery or pickup. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@isopodking.com\"\u003esupport@isopodking.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your order number, clear photos of the affected animals and all packaging, and a brief description. The contact form does not accept photo attachments. Keep the animals, products, and packaging until the claim is resolved. Send any video documentation required by this listing to the same email address. 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