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Hey guys, I went to Kentucky lake area today to explore the forest area there for centipedes and the elusive V. carolinianus scorpion. No luck on the scorpions, but I did manage to almost nab about 15 of the eastern centipedes that appear to be a species of Scolopendra but I'm not sure. I did manage to nab a clutch of baby centipedes all were on thier own with momma nearby. I moved a piece of bark on this fallen pine tree and there sat the whole bunch of them. Momma fled immediatly but I did get the babies. I think my wife counted 17 or 18 in all. Hopefully I will do an excellent job raising them. The other thing I got is also cool. It is a species of millipede that is native to the forests and heavily wooded areas of Kentucky but more plentiful in the eastern part of the state. The scorp mentioned above is more common in the eastern part as well but hey, can you blame me for lookin. Anyway, here are a few pics of the haul. Enjoy
First up, the best pic of the babies.
Later
Dale
First up, the best pic of the babies.
Later
Dale