mutilans is known for harbouring little aggression to other centipedes, a trait very rare amongst giant centipedes, and allows it to be kept communally. The roasted dry centipede is pulverized and used in Korea for the treatment of back pain, furuncles, and sores. Putting a Chinese red head on a rash or other skin-disease is said to speed up the healing process. In ancient Chinese traditions, this centipede is used for its healing properties. It averages 20 cm (8 in) in length and lives in damp environments.
The Chinese red-headed centipede, also known as the Chinese red head, ( Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans) is a centipede from East Asia and Australasia.
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