Scolopendra dehanni, Vietnam Giant Centipede, Housing and care

[@GabeDoppel]

Had you been a teacher of mine in school, I feel i would've learned much more :) thanks as always for the fascinating content Dave & Co.

[@doa1001]

Couldn’t agree more

[@Crystal-gu2ut]

Love watching your videos so educational just loaded with so much information and so much more. And camera Lady does a very professional. Job as well. (The David Attenborough of You Tube)

[@roxsealandsouthdevon2838]

🥰🙌

[@smoocher]

I was just thinking in the previous video I’d watched (with the centipede that had mites) that if Dave had been a teacher of mine in school I’d have learned more in science and might have changed career paths.

[@jimhalliday1871]

Too true. I'm one of those people being educated by these vids and this is so much better than someone trying to mess with them with one hand squeaking "ooh what have I done oh my god it's gone wrong".....prob a bit over the top but THERE YOU GO....

[@ricardobocus6304]

Scolopendra are tough as tanks and fast as race cars I'll admire them from a different planet thank you

[@khallfour]

One of our guinea pigs, Ginny, enjoys watching your spider videos!

[@noahroy7313]

That’s adorable!

[@aperson558]

This comment is quite late at this point, but I just wanted to bring attention to the tiny pill millipede that was under the mossy bark you showed off to the camera. Such a cute little creature.

[@bobbibuttons8730]

They scare the life out of me but as always your calm, tranquil demeanour is so impressive.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

They are not so bad 😂👍

[@georgecardiff1946]

Ah brilliant video Dave, informative and very enjoyable, beautiful centipede and a lovely gesture for the little fella in New Zealand, super job as usual by yourself and camera lady.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks George he was well pleased 😂👍

[@mikeythemutt8460]

Watching that was awesome, you didn't jump or even swear when it started moving erratically. I'm super impressed, another awesome video Dave.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you my friend 😂👍

[@zacharyhoffman9294]

My worst nightmare. Being in that room, there's an earthquake and now you're trapped under rubble and all the little cages are open.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

😂😂😂😂

[@5thhhh]

I would be worried for the safety of all my pets 😢

[@napalmholocaust9093]

I haven't shut the lid to my 2 scorpions in months. My dog used to try and tip it but he is disinterested in them now. Maybe 3 months he tried to f w/ them. Had to move the couch. My bed is near also. Between 2 and 6 baby scorpions escaped last year. One old tank had a thick silicone seam they could climb and a bunch just disappeared by the time I saw it happening.

[@CaptainDeadpool53]

This was really informative and educational. Love your style of explaining things as well

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks so much!👍❤️

[@CaptainDeadpool53]

@@daveslittlebeasties Also I wanted to ask if smaller centipedes can get stuck in spider webs if I leave a small spider in their enclosure for them to hunt?

[@daveslittlebeasties]

@@CaptainDeadpool53 I. wouldn't risk it theres no need mate 👍

[@CaptainDeadpool53]

@@daveslittlebeasties Alright, thanks alot for the info

[@tarantulamom1900]

I am still making peace with the house centipede that lives by my front door. I don't know if I will ever be ready to keep one of these, although I find it quite fascinating. I love that a little 4 year old boy in New Zealand is a fan.

[@Julia-vo6or]

'No matter what happens we must remain calm' best advice. I try to follow that when rehoming some of my more spunkier tarantulas but it's easier said than done 😅

[@graemewright2046]

as usual PROFF the cool calm collected way you attend to your animals is amazing, the information on the centipede was brilliant . magic as usual camera lady. thanks for sharing

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks Graeme ❤️👍

[@Bradimus1981]

I noticed you added some more space and enclosures behind you. Nice! I look forward to seeing what you put in all of those.

[@sneezlebottom137]

When it disappeared in the bark, it looked like a running roller coaster.

[@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas]

I thought that to 😂😂

[@naokinara_]

First time here, thank you for all te information! Subscribing

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Welcome my friend ❤️👍

[@chicagoui9299]

The thing I noticed is how calm you always are. No sudden movements and you beasties stay relatively still. Very good man!!

[@waragainstmyself1159]

They are really great parents the mom wraps up her babies its adorable af

[@felipe741]

You are one-of-a-kind Dave! Keep it up, I’ll be here when your channel hits 100k subs!

[@courtneylescallett6281]

You've done it once again great video Dave and Camera lady I've always been scared of centipedes but you made me see how fascinating they actually are love the channel.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@combatbeard7643]

I normally cant stand spiders, arachnophob, but watching you work and explain them has been really fasanating, and has given me a bit of respect for them. Keep up the great work.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Awesome, thank you!❤️👍

[@edgufler1122]

Love this video Dave. The enclosure you made for your Centipede is truly amazing .. I know it will like it and thrive in it.

[@eldraque4556]

you're a leg end Sir, never stop sharing your knowledge and love of nature, we need more people like you in the world

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sylle999]

Great video dave! You Are really great with your animals a true master in his prime! Much love from Denmark. Cant wait for the next video!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks for supporting our channel ❤️👍

[@lilydewinters4729]

This is one of my favourite enclosures so far!!! Well done!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Yay! Thank you!

[@philj8205]

One of the coolest creatures on the planet imo. Thanks for the wonderful shots and detailed breakdown of its features. :)

[@belligerentlyrecalcitrant8526]

My 2 year old son absolutely loves your videos! Entranced.

[@tiny2980]

That makes for a beautiful enclosure ! I'm glad other people do enjoy these little arthropods.

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

I think this is a very scary creature, fast too! It gives me the chills but i'm still interested to look on your video...so i guess I'm a bit curious to learn more about the beasty...🐛 too! Thank you so very much David and the Camera Lady! Have a nice end of the week and weekend, Susanne. 👋😊🥰🤗

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks Susanne they are pretty cool once you get to know them ❤️👍

[@susannesamuelsson2930]

@@daveslittlebeasties 👋😊🐛 Perhaps they are but I'm not so cool as the centipede! It's fascinating learning something about them though that's for sure. I'm happy we have small diffrent ones in Sweden who can't hurt us...puh! I don't mind those larger non venomous centipedes...those big black giant centipedes from Africa. Some time back i read about a new find of cetipede ( in the Mekong region or deltha) a bright red cetipede who was deadly and produced pure cyanide.😱☠ www.expressen.se/nyheter/nya-arter-upptackta-i-sydostasien/ I found the article about it in the Swedish newspaper Expressen. It was published on December 15th 2008. They also talked about in the same article about finding ( in Laos ) the world's biggest hunting spider 🕷 with a leg span of 30 cm. You can see in the photos to after the red cetipede.

[@barbarar2216]

I loved the video, specially liked the sound their feet made when sprinting and how easily they glided under the bark and into hiding. It's amazing to be able to see so many details in a creature we usually can't (cause most are tiny)

[@MetalTheologian]

Your young viewer in New Zealand has got to be 6 by now.... Growing up with Dave!

[@pythonpatrolexotics]

Perfect timing for this video, I just got one of these

[@shawnariley3518]

Here for every post and can’t wait for the next

[@amyesworldcatherinesminime7945]

Centipedes aren't for me but I can definitely appreciate them seeing footage like this. Keep up the good work team!

[@lorimilks870]

I just got one of these yesterday and will be rehousing it soon. Always great tips on husbandry! I'm terrified. Bought this one to help xalm those fears.

[@lilydewinters4729]

I was literally just trying to research what those little spherical things were on the side of each segment! Thank you for being so detailed💕 Cheers!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

You're so welcome!

[@Jackson-pu7gd]

Aww little Boston must have been so excited to hear one of his favourite youtubers dedicate a video to him personally! You're awesome Dave!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@theHadmir]

"wild native British woodlice" complete with tiny monocles and top hats! great vid Dave, she's a beauty!

[@amyesworldcatherinesminime7945]

This needs to be a t shirt design

[@mariestubbs4606]

Loved the vid and what a smashin specimen of a centipede and a great enclosure, well done Camera Lady for gettin those early shots before it did one ...

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks Marie ❤️👍

[@danielbarbee6606]

I had a teacher that gave me a spider to take care of. He said I could keep it. My mom hated it. Point is I learned so much about science having that pet spider. Point is I learned little in his class. However,he saw a way to reach me. He was a much better teacher than I understood back then.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

That is awesome!

[@ajwalsh2856]

Love the channel Dave! You are a fantastic presenter and educator. Great camera work as well. Keep up the great work. - a fan from America

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks for your support my friend ❤️👍

[@Despaler1969]

Lovely specimen and great video.

[@johnhill1836]

Your videos really get me through the days sometimes. Love your content.

[@Muckwickett]

One of my favorite creatures. I think its the pinchers that freak people out🤔 Maybe the legs...? And Im super chuffed i stumbled upon an upload of yours so early!:) Much love from Texas, Dave and Camera Lady!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Welcome my friend ❤️👍

[@Phenom98]

This is probably the most terrifying bug for me ever. When I was in highschool, one of those crawled into my backpack when I left it on a field through a small opening. It came outside when I was in a car, on my way back home. Just thinking about it gives me chills, half a decade later. I am terrified of how reactive and fast they are, not to mention their aggressiveness.

[@apriliaric]

Scare the crap out of me too...just got a borneo blue one......

[@Inharmonics]

A really great video. I love your enthusiasm for these creatures and the informative yet unpretentious vibe of the presentation. Thanks!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you very much!

[@helikayuri6603]

A great video, got myself one yesterday and I love them. Many thanks for the great advice

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Great to hear!

[@smiley4288]

He or she is definitely a beastie of beauty… love the added info on how they breath, just fascinating 👍😎👍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍

[@mcdazzio73]

Wow dave the rehousing is amazing Hooe u and all ya family are keeping well

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you 👍

[@davefinnegan-collins296]

Love this channel and the giant centipedes fascinate me 👍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

❤️❤️❤️

[@mrtadulla1512]

What a well done enclosure, most of the KZbinrs only put in a corkbark and call it a day. I'm sure he/she will enjoy it!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad you liked it 👍

[@Spiderdan-60]

Thats a really really nice looking centipede dave n camera lady very nice im certainly after having one to add to my tarantula collection 👍

[@valiantwarrior4517]

I really appreciate the detailed info you always give as you go through a process. Thanks for a really cool video!

[@valaquenta220]

15:38 look at the speed at which this beast went into the trunk. In my opinion, these guys are just the ultimate killers in the animal kingdom all proportions kept : they're incredibly fast, they can swim, they have a super potent poison, they're extremely hard to kill, they're super powerful, yada yada yada...there's no animal out there that's as scary as them in my opinion. Even Goliath Bird eaters seem easy to deal with compared to a scolopendra gigantae for example.

[@roxsealandsouthdevon2838]

My little boy chose to watch this,This morning and we’re loving it, Looks great mate, love how informative you are xx

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@tonyprice4404]

Absolutely love your channel Dave , no way id keep anything on here , but keep the vids coming 😁

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks 👍

[@dropandgivemetwenty3304]

Just picked up one of these and already in love, need more centipedes soon!

[@jamesmorss9940]

I lived under a sea grape tree on a Caribbean beach for two years. There were centipedes that lived in the leaf litter the size of my forearm.

[@paulnorris982]

Great to see something different. Looks like some new shelving behind you too, more new arrivals??

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Maybe 😂😂😂😂👍

[@noahroy7313]

@@daveslittlebeasties What are you up to Dave??…

[@Seanc74]

Quality information Dave, so fascinating. Thanks!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Glad it was helpful!❤️❤️❤️

[@NinoNiemanThe1st]

Great video! They are scary looking creatures and their bite is quite nasty. Very informative on how to manage them properly, and a great setup you create for them. PS. For anyone wondering: 'Dubia' = largish Central/South American cockroach and 'Mycosis' = fungal infection, promoted by damp/humid conditions (like tinea!). And the 'forcipules' through which they inject their painful venom are actually modified legs, a curiosity of the centipede species, most other species like spiders have dedicated fangs to do the job of injecting venom.

[@sumdood2035]

you should seriously consider publishing various books covering care and maintenance of some of these beautiful species.

[@Matt429Go]

Tempting to try centipedes ~ Cheers for the upload of their kind as a great example to follow!

[@blackpeter70]

Yes, they're marvellous on sandwiches.

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video rehousing Dave

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Cheers guys 👍👍

[@bjandmercy]

Your videos are better and better everytime I see them 😄 keep up the great information!

[@3ffrige]

Wow; she is a beautiful specimen of a centipede.

[@kevinpayne8845]

Love the videos Dave especially the rehouses, glad i stumbled across your channel & subscribed, i dont even like spiders but your videos are fascinating....keep up the good work pal 👍

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Welcome my friend ❤️👍

[@glutitis]

Those are specialists in escaping. Lovely animals.

[@lancetschirhart7676]

Jesus

[@NinoNiemanThe1st]

Scolopendra are a very impressive species, thanks for the description of them and all their characteristics. The bite is apparently extremely painful, even if not deadly.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Very painful 👍

[@kwichzwellbreck3567]

I dislike bugs and even moreso spiders! So I watch videos like yours to "train" myself to dislike them less ^^. And yes this comment is for the YT algorythm mostly =). Keep up your great work Dave.

[@Ragnar009]

This is a fascinating video. I jumped twice just watching. They appear to be very quick if they wanted to be.

[@benrichards9003]

Dave can we see more of your centerpieds . Just brought one being an experienced tarantula keeper . Just thought I would have something different. Got a giant Sumatra regards Ben

[@maryriley6163]

Centipedes are scary. Even the little ones we occasionally find in Ohio USA scare me. So this video will be quite an adventure. Thank you for presenting him and demonstrating how you put together his new home. You sure know a lot about these animals.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you ❤️👍

[@bobfor4868]

What a creature. (The centipede, not Dave!) Another in a long line of quality videos. I want a beastie room more than I want my next meal!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks matey 👍

[@drewsully421]

Wow! I need one of those. Very nice! 17K subscribers and growing! :-)

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Its amazing isn't it matey ❤️👍

[@Scytherwolf]

Love these little guys, I have one right now. Great video

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Kempster55555]

Hi Dave hope your well, love the channel its 1 of the best, i love the Tarantulas and other Critters, gotta be honest i didn't realise how interesting the Giant Centipedes really are.... Thanks for changing my mind... Bless up to you and yours... 😊

[@Magic7Dragon]

You should definitely be a first choice to narrate a documentary... You're very informative and able to explain things very well... Happy to see your channel growing... More people need to see this... Fan from Thailand 🇹🇭

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Wow, thank you!

[@stevemedhurst4560]

I'm terrified of bugs etc, but there is something about your content that is absolutely fascinating. Can't stop watching and I only found this channel yesterday. Thank you.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Welcome my friend and I hope you enjoy all the content ❤️👍

[@stevemedhurst4560]

@@daveslittlebeasties Thank you 😀 and my wife and I now sit and enjoy your content together.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

@@stevemedhurst4560 Thats awsome mate 👍

[@SP_33333]

This is one of the few animals that scares me. But I love them. You handled him? so effortlessly.

[@robwheelut]

I love Centipedes they are always so grumpy. I have a Texas Red Headed Centipede coming soon !!!!!

[@retrorunner79]

Absolutley facinating!

[@angrygrim1394]

I live in Arizona and we have a Giant Centipede too in the wild. That is so cool.

[@christophermacmillan7438]

I lived in vietnam for 4 years and I one time was horrified to find one of these crawling across my loungroom floor where everyone slept .I can tell u what I didn't sleep very well for next few months lol

[@jamesprice7470]

Really great and informative video Dave,I feel much more at ease in getting one.

[@plpbstuf4572]

I'm very calm around animals most people freak out about, but large centipedes do give the the heebie-jeebies. Can look at them for hours if in an enclosure, but that's about it. Like you, I try and explain to people most animals will leave you alone, but let's face it Dave, these have "DON'T MESS WITH ME" written all over them. I live in Asia and have come across these a few times in the wild. It's truly nerve racking. There's a few hornets out here that are even more intimidating. Good effort though mate!

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thanks buddy 👍

[@waynesargent2720]

Thanks Dave another wicked video.

[@sharonfloyd3101]

That was so awesome i loved the tank set up

[@drippinhippie7893]

Absolutely love seeing fellow centipede keepers Ive got a Scolopendra Hainanum

[@Pull_a_Bharv]

A doctor can give you cream for that!

[@weftwarp1537]

Being an artist I'm most impressed with what you do with a paintbrush 🖌

[@daveslittlebeasties]

😂👍

[@allendekrey6112]

What a glorious last look! Stunning!

[@2ndchanceinlife]

I had one of these crawl on me back in Vietnam. I felt a pointy sensation that travelled on me back, and after I flicked it off and saw a huge centipede in front of me, I was shocked and shiver for a moment. It was big and ran away pretty fast ! By the time I thought about catching it, it was long gone

[@mari-greciaodal2436]

I would have had a stroke, succumbed to a mental breakdown, or just died on the spot!!!

[@2ndchanceinlife]

I know what you mean and feel.. The shiver I felt was pretty intense.

[@mari-greciaodal2436]

😉😇👹

[@mari-greciaodal2436]

@@2ndchanceinlife should have been a millipede. the shiver you'd have felt, instead was love.

[@2ndchanceinlife]

@@mari-greciaodal2436 😂

[@urielgarcia9428]

Wow, what a beautiful centipede! I would love to own some in the future.

[@robofreak425]

I remember being 5 and needing to use the restroom when visiting relatives in Vietnam. I opened the restroom door and turned on the lights to see a giant centipede flail itself up the wall next to the toilet. I turned off the light and decided that I didn't really need to use the restroom after that. I have no idea how it got into the restroom. The relatives were living in the urban area too.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

😳😳😳😳

[@artycharr]

15:30 the sound of a powerful invertebrate running is cool!

[@thegamersguild9953]

Just discovered this channel, awesome content. I can tell you care for your beasties.

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you and welcome my friend ❤️👍

[@Hayley0412]

Dave you always do such beautiful enclosures, they all look natural! I can see why Boston loves watching your videos!

[@eric477]

I'm listening and hearing everything but in the back of my mind i just hear Clint from Clint's reptiles going "Toxicognaths"

[@d_ruggs]

i have to say dave, Ive watched a number of different channels like this on youtube, and yours is probably my favorite. such good information, concise, and great footage. keep it up and I cant wait to see more about the japanese funnel spiders

[@daveslittlebeasties]

Thank you theres plenty more to come 👍

[@blackpeter70]

Another stellar vid. Dave, I have had no adverse experiences with centipedes, therefore I think they're pretty cool. From certain angles this fella looked like he was made of metallic plates, reminding me of the old Cybermats from Doctor Who (specifically the ones from Revenge Of the Cybermen, it's a Tom Baker one, cool!). Centipedes look pretty low-maintenance, too, but if it bit me, I'm sure my arachnophobia would return in spades...

[@angielovesowls]

Oh My Goodness that’s one speedy creature - not one of my favorites but I love to learn facts on anything.