Scolopendra viridicornis is a species of centipede in the family Scolopendridae which can be found within the Amazon rainforest,[1] the type locality being in Brazil.

Due to the large size of this centipede, its diet not only includes arthropods but may also consist of small vertebrates such as rodents, frogs, snakes and lizards.

If pursued the centipede will raise its terminal legs in an attempt to draw any attack to its hind end.

When a predator touches these raised limbs the centipede will use them to grip its aggressor and spin around to deliver a venomous bite.

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