Name: Giant Red-Headed Centipede - Signed Fine Art Print
SKU: 48375
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Giant Red-Headed Centipede – Signed Fine Art Print

$19.95 – $27.95

Information about the Giant Redheaded Centipede:

The Giant Redheaded Centipede is part of the order of Scolopendromorpha and the family Scolopendridae. They are aggressive and move very quickly. They are one of the largest centipedes on the planet. They are generally about six and a half inches long but may reach up to eight inches. They are found in the central and southern US and into northern Mexico. Their bright coloration is thought to be a warning to potential predators. They are poisonous but the toxin is only dangerous to their prey. Bites to humans are rare, due in large part to the fact they are not frequently encountered.

The poster is printed on matte, museum-quality paper with Giclée printing quality:
• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 5.6 oz/y² (192 g/m²)
• Opacity: 94%

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Description

Fine art illustration of a Giant Red-Headed Centipede (Scolopendra heros.) The illustration is available in black and white or color.

Artist’s notes:

This centipede was commissioned by a design firm for a series of signs that were intended to be part of the Stone Oak Park interpretive trail in San Antonio, Texas. Last I had heard, however, was that the project was on hold and there were doubts that it would ever be completed. Which is a shame, because I worked very hard on these images. Could be that someday they’ll be used for another project.

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