{"product_id":"scolopendra-sp-java-black-mt-merapi-giant-centipede-jet-black-volcanic-giant-live-arrival-guarantee","title":"Scolopendra sp. 'Java Black' – Mt. Merapi Giant Centipede | Jet-Black Volcanic Giant | Live Arrival Guarantee","description":"\u003ch2\u003eScolopendra sp. ‘Java Black’ — Mt. Merapi Giant 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 8\"\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 volcanic slopes of Mount Merapi on the island of Java, Indonesia, comes one of the most striking all-black giant centipedes in the hobby. \u003cstrong\u003eScolopendra sp. ‘Java Black’\u003c\/strong\u003e — also known as the Mt. Merapi Giant Centipede — is a large, powerfully built species with a deep, uniform jet-black coloration across the body and legs. No banding. No contrast. Just pure, glossy black from head to tail forcipules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Java Black is the centipede equivalent of a blacked-out muscle car — understated, menacing, and impossible to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform jet-black coloration\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep, glossy black across the entire body and legs; one of the cleanest all-black centipedes available in the hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolcanic locality\u003c\/strong\u003e — native to the slopes of Mt. Merapi, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes; a geographically compelling and rare provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpressive size\u003c\/strong\u003e — a large, robust Scolopendra with a powerful, heavy-bodied build that commands attention in any enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e — seldom available in the US hobby; a genuine collector’s specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold and active\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast-moving, confident, and an aggressive feeder; endlessly engaging to observe\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 — Java, Indonesia (Mt. Merapi locality)\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 Large crickets, roaches, and other appropriately sized prey; powerful and aggressive feeder\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. 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","brand":"Ty Dye Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Wild Caught 5 to 8\"","offer_id":43892185792573,"sku":"sku-52789563326773","price":149.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/8865\/5405\/files\/scolopendra_mt_merapi4.jpg?v=1793087191","url":"https:\/\/isopodking.com\/products\/scolopendra-sp-java-black-mt-merapi-giant-centipede-jet-black-volcanic-giant-live-arrival-guarantee","provider":"ISOPOD KING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}