{"product_id":"centipedes-handbook-raphael-hunter-9798266057869","title":"Centipedes Handbook: A Complete Guide to the Biology, Care, Conservation, and Ethical Stewardship of Centipedes Worldwide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book is a \u003cb\u003ecomplete professional reference\u003c\/b\u003e for anyone fascinated by centipedes-scientists, advanced hobbyists, educators, and conservationists alike. Drawing on current zoological research and practical husbandry experience, it traces the journey of these ancient terrestrial predators from their \u003cb\u003eSilurian origins more than 400 million years ago\u003c\/b\u003e to their role today in both ecosystems and biomedical research.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross sixteen in-depth chapters, the handbook explores every dimension of centipede life and stewardship: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEvolutionary and Taxonomic Foundations\u003c\/b\u003e - Discover the phylogenetic placement of the class \u003ci\u003eChilopoda\u003c\/i\u003e within the Myriapoda, the fossil evidence of their early diversification, and the morphological traits that have allowed them to thrive for hundreds of millions of years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnatomy, Physiology, and Ecology\u003c\/b\u003e - Examine the segmented body plan, specialized forcipules, sensory adaptations, and the intricate interplay of centipedes with soil ecosystems where they act as crucial mesopredators and indicators of soil health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCaptive Husbandry and Stewardship\u003c\/b\u003e - Receive detailed, research-based guidance on enclosure design, microclimate control, safe handling, feeding strategies, breeding practices, and long-term care, all informed by biosecurity and welfare considerations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEthics, Law, and Conservation\u003c\/b\u003e - Navigate the complex landscape of international and local wildlife regulations, understand the ethical issues surrounding wild collection, and learn best practices for responsible trade and sustainable captive breeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eScientific and Biomedical Frontiers\u003c\/b\u003e - Explore cutting-edge research on centipede venoms-peptide toxins that modulate ion channels and inspire promising new approaches to pain management and drug discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eCentipedes Handbook\u003c\/b\u003e is more than a keeper's manual. It is an integrated resource that connects the fascination of observing living centipedes with the broader goals of \u003cb\u003eecological research, citizen science, and conservation awareness\u003c\/b\u003e. Richly informative and rigorously referenced, it equips readers not only to care for these remarkable arthropods but also to appreciate their enduring evolutionary legacy and their emerging importance in modern science and sustainable invertebrate husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Raphael Hunter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798266057869\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 202\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.61lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d","brand":"Raphael Hunter","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47474538971391,"sku":"9798266057869","price":13.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d28b3416-1ab6-4caa-850f-8e32b012fd76.jpg?v=1762317384","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/centipedes-handbook-raphael-hunter-9798266057869","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}