Fragmented centipede under glass with brass base
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Split SCOLOPENDRA SUBSPINIPES under glass dome, brass base. This impressive centipede from Thailand consists of 22 stacked segments, each of them have a pair of legs, with a total of 25cm in length. Very aggressive, the centipede paralyzes his preys thanks to his venom, but keep calm, the poison is only dangerous if you're smaller than a rat!
This scientific display invented by Edmée François Chauvot de Beauchêne in the 19th century, allows the spectator to understand how is a subject built : each part of the body is separated with a small piece of brass showing us how this huge centipede is articulated!
This scientific display invented by Edmée François Chauvot de Beauchêne in the 19th century, allows the spectator to understand how is a subject built : each part of the body is separated with a small piece of brass showing us how this huge centipede is articulated!
