- They are also known as Caribbean Giant, Florida Giant and Florida Keys Centipedes.
- Formally a junior synonym of Scolopendra alternans, but was "resurrected' in 2016.
- Adult size is 5" - 6", making them the second largest U.S. centipede (behind S. heros). Typically, though, they max out right around 5".
- They have a restricted range from the Dry Tortugas (at the tip of Florida), through the Florida Keys and into the mainland Florida counties of Collier and Dade. They can also be found to the southeast in the Bahamas.
- The cephalic plate, 1st tergite, forcipular segment and tergites 20–21 are burnt sienna. The burnt sienna color may continue further towards the middle of the trunk from 1st tergite and 20th tergite, but the midsection of the trunk generally appears lighter varying from russet to tawny. In recently preserved specimens (70–75% ethanol), the trunk tends to blend into a uniform tawny while the head and forcipular segment remain a burnt sienna.
- Formally a junior synonym of Scolopendra alternans, but was "resurrected' in 2016.
- Adult size is 5" - 6", making them the second largest U.S. centipede (behind S. heros). Typically, though, they max out right around 5".
- They have a restricted range from the Dry Tortugas (at the tip of Florida), through the Florida Keys and into the mainland Florida counties of Collier and Dade. They can also be found to the southeast in the Bahamas.
- The cephalic plate, 1st tergite, forcipular segment and tergites 20–21 are burnt sienna. The burnt sienna color may continue further towards the middle of the trunk from 1st tergite and 20th tergite, but the midsection of the trunk generally appears lighter varying from russet to tawny. In recently preserved specimens (70–75% ethanol), the trunk tends to blend into a uniform tawny while the head and forcipular segment remain a burnt sienna.