Centipedes (from the New Latin prefix centi (hundred), and the Latin word pes, or pedis, (foot). Centipedes (which includes Millipedes and other multi-legged creatures) are elongated metameric creatures with one pair of legs per body segment. Most centipedes are generally venomous and could inflict a painful bite, injecting their venom through pincer-like appendage known as forcipules. Despite the name, centipedes can have a varying number of legs, ranging from 30 to 354. Centipedes always have an odd number of pairs of legs. Therefore, no centipede has exactly 100 legs. Similar to spiders and scorpions, centipedes are predominantly carnivorous. CollectA is one of the world's largest makers of toy animal replicas, our products are of high quality in both sculpture and painting. Ideal for roleplay for educational purposes, they are great for raising awareness of endangered species and consciousness of environmental protection. With the help of a famous UK palaeo imagery, we have created the biggest dinosaur line in the world, and in co-operation with a well-known equestrian in the US, we have sculpted some of the finest toy horses. Our mission is to build "a natural world in miniature" for collectors. This CollectA Centipede measures approximately in inches in inches: 6.5 L x 2 W x 0.5 H. Part of the Wildlife Series by CollectA. Designed by experts, every one of our models is factually accurate and true to life. Excellent for educational purposes, endangered species awareness, environmental consciousness, plus gaining deeper knowledge of actual animals Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy animal replicas from CollectA.18cm x 3cm