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Centipede With Blue Legs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are around 3,000 known species of centipedes <\/a>found worldwide, although there are probably many more since many live in rainforests and deserts that are not inhabited by humans. But only a few of these known species are blue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the most common blue-legged centipedes you might find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Native to California and Mexico, the Blue Legged centipede is a pretty turquoise blue color. Their blue legs turn red as they get older. If you spot one, it\u2019ll be a juvenile that is no bigger than about two inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Minor Blue Leg centipede is also called the red-tailed centipede because most of this species has yellow legs and a red tail. However, all of its body segments have a blue tinge, and its back legs are usually blue, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This vibrant centipede is native to Australia and only found in New South Wales and Queensland. Some of them have hot pink bodies, while others are more purple. But they all have stunning bright blue legs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s the fastest centipede in Australia because it has unusually long legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s probably quite unlikely that you\u2019ll ever come across this centipede, because it only lives in water, and has only been discovered in Taiwan and Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There aren\u2019t many centipede species that only live in water, making the Scolopendra Alcyona really unique. The strong venom of this blue-green centipede is really painful, so if you do happen to be swimming in the East China Sea, you better wear a good wetsuit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Better known by its other name, the Eastern Bark centipede, this centipede doesn\u2019t have the vivid blue legs of the other centipedes mentioned in this article. Its legs are more blue-tipped, and the blue color can vary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, some centipedes in this species are free of blue legs entirely.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n And despite its name, the Florida Blue centipede is found in most southern US states. Luckily, it\u2019s the bite isn\u2019t life-threatening, and is more like a mild sting, even if your pet happens to get attacked.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n It might have a redhead and orange-colored body when it grows up, but the Chinese Red-Headed centipede has a blue head with matching legs when it\u2019s a youngster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These larger centipede species are found in Australia, Asia, and Central and South America, and only changes color as it gets older. And its venom will definitely cause some discomfort, so it\u2019s best to run away from this creepy critter, They\u2019re known to become irritated with little provocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Centipedes are elongated insects that have a pair of legs attached to each segment of their bodies<\/a>, with the number ranging from 15 and up to 177 pairs<\/a>, depending on the length of the actual creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This makes their appearance particularly fear-inducing<\/a>! But you should know that in almost all cases, there\u2019s nothing to be afraid of. Most house centipedes will actually hunt down and feed off of other insects that you would consider to be pests, like cockroaches, bed bugs, spiders, and moths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In almost all cases, there\u2019s nothing to be afraid of. Most house centipedes will actually hunt down and feed off of other insects that you would consider to be pests, like cockroaches, bed bugs, spiders, and moths.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Not to be confused with millipedes, (which are more worm-like, have two pairs of legs attached to each segment, and feed off of decomposing plant material and dead wood), larger centipedes will also eat small lizards, frogs, and even rodents.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n They can do this because they have a set of claws that can inject venom into their prey. Their bite isn\u2019t strong enough to break through flesh. Being pinched with their claws can break flesh though, and is extremely painful once the venom penetrates into the wound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, if most centipedes are reddish-orange to dark brown in color, why are some species blue? <\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Blue Legged Centipede<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. The Minor Blue Leg Centipede<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Northern Blue-Legged Centipede<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. Scolopendra Alcyona<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. The Florida Blue Centipede<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. The Chinese Red-Headed Centipede<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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