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This is the Peruvian Giant Yellow-Leg Centipede [Scolopendra Gigantea].
Normally found throughout South America and the extreme south Caribbean.
It's the largest centipede in the world. Specimens have been found in excess of
30 cm [~1'] in length. Because of their size, they may eat large arthropods, amphibians,
mammals and reptiles. They have a powerful venomous bite that's quite painful
and may require medical attention but the only known death from a bite was a
young girl who was bitten on the lip from a centipede hidden inside an open soda can. Wiki Page
Steve: "What comes to mind is a song: You put your left leg in (repeat 12 times).
You put your left leg out (repeat 12 times). Same for the right leg.
Also, it must be very expensive buying shoes."
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So glad to be retired.
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Sadly, our 20-year-old buddy, Tee Tee, who we've spent 14 years with, has passed away.
It's strange that we keep expecting him to be on the bed or walking into the kitchen
looking for his bowl of ice cubes to play with. That was his favorite toy.
It's equally strange that this is the first time in over 30 years that we have not had a cat in the house.
Bye, bye, Tee Tee. You will be missed. -- Doc
Born: 2005 - Died: October 25, 2025