{"product_id":"scolopendra-sp-buton-black-centipede","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\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","brand":"Ty Dye Exotics","offers":[{"title":"Wild Caught 5 to 7\"","offer_id":52790266593589,"sku":null,"price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/8885\/4581\/files\/scolopendra_buton_black_centipede_for_sale_live_arrival_guarantee.jpg?v=1777319130","url":"https:\/\/tydyeexotic.com\/products\/scolopendra-sp-buton-black-centipede","provider":"Ty Dye Exotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}