{"product_id":"scolopendra-polymorpha-desert-tiger-centipede-native-north-american-species-live-arrival-guarantee","title":"Scolopendra polymorpha – Desert Tiger Centipede | Native North American Species | Live Arrival Guarantee","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScolopendra polymorpha – Desert Tiger 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\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ stock option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Caught Baby (1 to 2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize \/ stock option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Caught Mix Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDesert Tiger Centipede\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eScolopendra polymorpha\u003c\/em\u003e) is the most widespread centipede in North America — a hardy, adaptable, and visually variable species found across the arid deserts and scrublands of the American Southwest and into Mexico. Known for its striking banded coloration — typically warm tan, orange, or reddish-brown body segments with contrasting darker banding — this species earns its \"tiger\" name honestly. No two specimens look exactly alike, making each one a unique display animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor keepers interested in native North American invertebrates, \u003cem\u003eS. polymorpha\u003c\/em\u003e is the definitive entry point into centipede keeping — impressive, active, and far more manageable in size than its giant cousins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStriking variable coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm orange, tan, or reddish-brown with darker banding; highly variable between individuals, each one unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative North American species\u003c\/strong\u003e — found naturally across the American Southwest; a piece of local desert fauna you can observe up close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost widespread North American Scolopendra\u003c\/strong\u003e — a well-studied, robust species with a proven track record in captivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive and engaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast, alert predator that makes for a dynamic display animal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore manageable than giant species\u003c\/strong\u003e — smaller than \u003cem\u003eS. heros\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eS. subspinipes\u003c\/em\u003e; a great introduction to the \u003cem\u003eScolopendra\u003c\/em\u003e genus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Southwest — Arizona, New Mexico, California, Utah, and into Mexico (New World)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4–6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Defensive and fast — intermediate keepers recommended; do not handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure, escape-proof enclosure with cross-ventilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to slightly moist sandy coco fiber mix, 3–5 inches deep for burrowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–85°F; tolerates heat well given desert origins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40–60%; keep it relatively dry with a small water dish available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crickets, roaches, mealworms, and other appropriately sized feeders; feed every 1–2 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Desert Tiger Centipede ships with our \u003cstrong\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the rare event your animal arrives deceased, photo and video documentation of the animal in the original, unopened packaging is required to process a DOA claim. Please review our full policy before purchasing.\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. Coverage and resolutions follow our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNot recommended for beginners. Scolopendra species deliver a painful, medically significant bite and sting. 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