#beyond bizarre pets

This is why I don’t recommend keeping centipedes in plastic cages.

The giant vinegaroon aka Mastigoproctus giganteus uses a long “whip” at the end of the body to flick a vinegar-like substance to deter predators. They’re neither spiders nor scorpions -- instead they’re one of the few members of Thelyphonida (whip scorpions)! As intimidating as they look, vinegaroons are generally very docile and easy to handle.