{"product_id":"scolopendra-sp-buton-black-buton-black-centipede-chocolate-to-black-giant-with-cherry-head-live-arrival-guarantee","title":"Scolopendra sp. 'Buton Black' – Buton Black Centipede | Chocolate-to-Black Giant with Cherry Head | Live Arrival Guarantee","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScolopendra sp. ‘Buton Black’ — Buton Black 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 5 to 7\"\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\u003eFrom the island of Buton off the southeastern coast of Sulawesi, Indonesia comes one of the most compelling color-progression centipedes in the hobby. \u003cstrong\u003eScolopendra sp. ‘Buton Black’\u003c\/strong\u003e starts life as a rich, warm dark chocolate brown — deep, smooth, and already striking as a juvenile. With each molt, the body darkens further, transitioning through deep espresso tones until reaching a true, glossy black at adulthood. Throughout every stage, the head remains a vivid cherry red — a bold, consistent accent that pops against the darkening body and makes every instar worth watching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaising a Buton Black from juvenile to adult is like watching a photograph develop in slow motion. Every molt is an event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChocolate-to-black color progression\u003c\/strong\u003e — juveniles display a rich dark chocolate brown that deepens with each molt, eventually transitioning to a true glossy black at adulthood; one of the most rewarding color progressions in the centipede hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCherry red head\u003c\/strong\u003e — a vivid, consistent cherry-red head that contrasts sharply against the darkening body at every life stage; the defining feature of this species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsland endemic\u003c\/strong\u003e — native to Buton Island, a geographically distinct locality off southeastern Sulawesi, Indonesia; a rare and collectible provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery instar is worth keeping\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike species where juveniles are drab, the Buton Black is stunning at every stage of development\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive adult size\u003c\/strong\u003e — a large, robust Scolopendra with commanding enclosure presence at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e — seldom available in the US hobby; a genuine trophy specimen\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 — Buton Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure terrestrial setup with escape-proof lid; deep substrate (5–7\") with cork bark or flat rock hides\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 — 70–80%; keep one side of substrate slightly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appropriately sized crickets, roaches, and other prey; aggressive and enthusiastic feeder at all life stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVenom:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⚠️ Like all large Old World Scolopendra, this species possesses medically significant venom. Bites are extremely painful and can cause intense localized pain, severe 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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