I believe this is Scolopocryptops sexspinosus, the eastern red centipede. Females protect the clutch from predators and mold spores, and some species also protect young after they hatch.
I believe this is Scolopocryptops sexspinosus, the eastern red centipede. Females protect the clutch from predators and mold spores, and some species also protect young after they hatch.
Does the Mom moves around like that or are they just hiding and fasting?(i dont know much about centipede)
Good question! I did a brief search and it appears that they fast for some period of time while the eggs incubate, which is usually around a month. Some species also care for the young after they hatch.