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Dimensions: 7cm x 4cm (3mm thickness)
Findings: Hypoallergenic stainless steel fishhook findings, comfortable for sensitive ears.
Eco-friendly Materials: FSC-certified, responsibly sourced Cherry/Maple/Birch/or Walnut veneered MDF (exact wood species subject to availability).
Design: UV resistant, high saturation, matte finish, double-sided design.
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The Giant Rainforest Centipede (Ethmostigmus rubripes) is the largest centipede in Australia, with the Wet Tropics “Kuranda” form reaching up to 23 cm in length. In Far North Queensland, particularly around Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands, this striking rainforest morph is recognised by its dark blue-green body, vivid blue to aqua legs, and bright red antennae.
A powerful nocturnal predator, it hunts rainforest invertebrates and small vertebrates such as frogs and geckos, using modified venomous legs called forcipules to subdue its prey. By day, it shelters under logs, bark, or leaf litter, emerging when humidity rises after rain.
Females guard their clutch of up to 40 eggs in a hidden chamber, tending them until the young have undergone their first moults. The vivid colouration of the Wet Tropics form may serve as a visual deterrent to predators, making it an unforgettable sight on FNQ’s rainforest floor.
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- Remove item when showering, swimming or when in contact with water.
- Remove for sleep or exercise.
- Avoid contact with lotions, perfume or excessive sunlight.
- Keep in a cool, dry location when not being warn.
- Handle with care.
Due to the nature of this material, each piece is subject to the natural variations in wood grain, texture and colour expected when using natural materials. Be mindful of this before committing to buy as we do not accept returns for earrings as outlined in our returns policy.
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- Cairns Local: Designed and assembled in Cairns by artist Jenna Minchin: Owner of The Jungle Collection, Cairns local of 13 years, established artist and regionally recognised entrepreneur.
- Support Small: We operate from our retail store in the heart of Cairns city, in Oceana Walk Arcade (since Sept 2024). To keep our focus small & sustainable, we only hold small quantities of stock, choosing to create small batches of products to respond to demand.
- Sustainably Focused: To honour the Rainforest and the wildlife within it, we strive to use ethical, sustainable and responsibly sourced materials for our products (when possible, to do so). This includes responsibly sourced wood, recycled acrylic, reclaimed steel and recycled papers. More information on this can be found in our policy page.
