Creepy killer makes splash

A GIANT centipede which uses deadly venom to paralyse its prey has arrived at Deep Sea World in North Queensferry.

As its name suggests, the 20cm-long Vietnamese centipede is found in Vietnam as well as other South East Asian and tropical countries

The giant arthropod is the latest addition to the a aquarium's JAWS feature.

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Deep Sea World's aquarist, Michael Morris, said: "This species has been known to catch bats in flight. With speed like that, coupled with an aggressive nature, caring for one could easily get a little dicey."