Insect Pinning Class: Giant Vietnamese Centipede

Name: Insect Pinning Class: Giant Vietnamese Centipede
Brand: Paxton Gate
Price: 98.00 USD

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Jan 21st (7pm-8:30pm)

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Species: Scolopendra subspinipes
Location: San Francisco, 766 Valencia St.

Classes can be given as gifts. See the “How to Give as a Gift” section below for instructions.

Is it nightmare fuel? Yeah, kinda. But is it also one of the most interesting insects roaming the earth today? Absolutely. The centipede is one of those creatures that feels like it was dreamt up by Clive Barker for a Hellraiser movie, but in reality, its hundreds of millions of years of evolution have come to fruition. They’ve been around for about 430 million years, showing up way back in the Silurian Period when plants were just starting to get their roots down on land. Their ancestors were basically sea-going, multi-legged swimming horror movie monsters that decided, “You know what? Dry land also deserves some new phobias. Let’s go help them out!”

In this class, we’ll be tackling Scolopendra subspinipes, or, in non-scientist speak, the Vietnamese centipede. Not only do they nail the “creepy-crawly” look, but they do it while growing to massive sizes. They are generally between 4 and 8 inches long but can reach up to 10 inches. You might think that with all those legs, they’d be slow. You’d be very wrong. Scolopendra subspinipes are lightning fast. They can move up to 1.3 feet per second, and because of this speed, they have become master ambush hunters.

But what does this many-legged danger noodle eat? Well, in keeping with its horror vibe, it can take down prey much larger than itself, including small mice, frogs, and even bats. And of course, it gets better. They are venomous. This makes them absolutely deadly to anything they consider a meal. Their venom isn’t usually deadly to humans, which is a small victory, but it can cause pain described as “worse than a bee sting times ten.” Just because it won’t kill you does not mean it is fun.

If all of this piques your interest and you want to learn more about the multi-legged night terror scurrying along the forest floor, this is the class for you. And if you’re just completely horrified by the insect kingdom, this might also be for you because exposure therapy is a thing.

About the class: In this hands-on, two-hour class, you’ll learn the full process of centipede spreading, from hydration to pinning and preservation. Our expert instructors will guide you step by step, and you’ll use a Paxton Gate spreading kit to transform your centipede into a preserved specimen to take home. Inside each kit, you will receive:

1 Box of entomology pins
1 Anchor pin
4 Strips vellum paper
Forceps
Pinning board
Instruction pamphlet

Important Details:

Classes will be held at 766 Valencia St., San Francisco
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours before the class to receive store credit, redeemable for merchandise or future classes.

Pre-registration required as materials must be prepared for each student and space is VERY limited. Please arrive promptly at the start time. Students are encouraged to bring lunch/snacks. Classes will be held at 766 Valencia St.

Once you reserve your seat, you'll receive an email detailing your order. On the day of the class, have that email on hand (either on your phone or printed out) and your ID. This will help us confirm your registration and ensure a smooth check-in process.

For more information surrounding tickets or the class itself, please email us at Info@PaxtonGate.com

These can be gifted using the steps below:

Add the class to your cart.
Click the cart icon in the top right corner.
On the right side, next to the class you selected, there is an “Add Order Note” section.
Click that and add the recipient’s name, email, and, if you’d like, we can forward the confirmation to them.
When they arrive at the class, make sure they have the confirmation email with them, either saved on their phone or printed out, and that they bring a valid form of ID for verification purposes.
Attendees will also be emailed a few days before the class as a reminder of the upcoming date.

Please note: If the recipient is under the age of 18, they must be accompanied by an adult.

These make great gifts, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.