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.

  • Wutchilli@feddit.de
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    1 year ago

    Does the Mom moves around like that or are they just hiding and fasting?(i dont know much about centipede)

    • LogLurker OPM
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      1 year ago

      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.