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Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:23 AM
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Red and yellow kill a fellow

By Pauline Tom

Red and Yellow kill a fellow” is quite true when it comes to Central Texas snakes. For centipedes, it’s “Red and Yellow really hurt a fellow”.

The Texas redheaded centipedes (Scolopendra heros) are one of the world’s largest centipede species, growing to about six inches.

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