Skin-crawling footage of a giant venomous centipede scampering across her owner's arm.

The 30cm long insect was given a break from her tank and was seen crawling along the man's forearm in Taipei, Taiwan, on November 2.

Owner Neil Cheng Le said: ''This beautiful girl has always been exceptionally gentle, tolerant and easy to handle since I have had her.

''But lately her mood hasn't been so good. She climbs along my arm as soon as I try to get her stretched out for measuring, and she becomes quite agitated.''

The centipede is four years and 6 months old. She doesn't have a name.

Neil added: ''There's a risk when free handling any venomous insect and it should only be done by experienced handlers with great care.''