Video of centipede changing colour from black to blue amazes the internet

A video of a centipede species called Scolopendra changing colour swiftly is gaining popularity on social media.The video depicts a yellow-coloured Scolopendra feeding on the earth. Suddenly, Scolopendra's body around its head turns blue. What happened next was completely unexpected. A large chunk of the insect's body suddenly turns blue.



Another intriguing aspect that social media users notice in Scolopendra is the black stripes on his body, which become darker as the blue colour increases.


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A close look at the video indicates that the hue changes as Scolopendra continues to devour the dirt. It has an orange tail and tentacles. The video's title reads, "Scolopendra hainanum 'Black' Molting Time-Lapse".



Scolopendra species are aggressive predators that mostly consume insects and other invertebrates. Larger examples of these animals have been seen preying on frogs, tarantulas, lizards, birds, snakes, rodents, and bats.



This clip focuses on the early stages of a chameleon's life. These creatures generally demonstrate outstanding talents like as climbing, color adaption, and hunting shortly after birth.

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They lack parental guidance in developing these skills. According to the San Diego Zoo, chameleons mature rapidly. They achieve full adulthood within a year of hatching. Check the viral video here.


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