{"product_id":"cat-centipede-costume","title":"Cat Centipede Halloween Costume — 50 in, Hooded","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFifty inches of centipede. Your cat supplies the walk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA segmented plush body that sits along your cat's spine, runs the length of her back and keeps going well past the tail. A row of padded legs stands out down both sides and swings as she moves. The hood adds two red antennae. It is the costume people stop walking to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople call it a lot of things: a creepy-crawly cat costume, a cat bug costume, an insect cosplay outfit, sometimes a cat caterpillar or millipede costume. It is a centipede. One long plush body, legs down both sides, and a hood with antennae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt reads from across the room.\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 inches long and 11.4 inches wide, black with red legs. The legs and antennae are padded, so they stand up full instead of flopping over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-point adjustable fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Straps at the head, neck, chest and belly, so it stays put while she walks, jumps or rolls, and comes off in seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight on her back.\u003c\/strong\u003e Padded polyester, 151 g for the whole thing. Not a stiff shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth inner layer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lining does not hold cat hair. Shake it or wipe it after wearing, which helps on a long-haired cat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThis is a costume, not a harness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever clip a leash to it. The straps hold a costume in place; they are not made to hold a cat that pulls. Wear it indoors, stay with her, and take it off before you leave her alone. The body is 50 inches long and the tail trails behind her, so it can catch on furniture, railings and banisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aspca.org\/pet-care\/general-pet-care\/halloween-safety-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eASPCA's Halloween guidance\u003c\/a\u003e puts it plainly: a costume should not limit a pet's movement, sight or ability to breathe or meow, you should check it for small or dangling pieces that could be chewed off, and an ill-fitting outfit can get twisted on external objects. They also say to try the costume on before the big night rather than on it. All of that applies here, and the trailing tail is the part to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWill your cat actually wear it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonest answer: some cats take to it and plenty do not, and that is about the cat rather than the costume. Two things help. Try it days before you need it, not an hour before the party. And put the hood on separately first, because the hood is the part most cats object to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake it off if she freezes, flattens her ears, crouches low or backs out of it. A cat that goes completely still in clothing is usually not enjoying it. She will move normally again the moment it is off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for photos and short wear, not for a whole evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to put it on\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour straps, in this order. Doing them in order stops the body twisting as you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHood first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Over the head, with her face through the opening and the antennae pointing up. If she shakes it off, leave the hood off and use the body alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fasten where a collar would normally sit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Just behind the front legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Last, and loosest of the four. This one only stops the body sliding sideways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLay the tail out straight behind her before you let her walk off, so she does not step over it and turn round into it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing: one size, so measure first\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMeasure your cat's\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIt fits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHead circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.06–11.42 in (23–29 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3–8.66 in (16–22 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChest \/ bust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.02–15.35 in (28–39 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist circumference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.6–17.32 in (32–44 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to put the tape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck: where a collar sits. Chest: right behind the front legs, around the widest part. Waist: in front of the back legs. Head: around the widest part of the skull, in front of the ears. Keep the tape flat against the fur rather than pulled tight, and take the number the tape reads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is one size, and the body length is fixed, so only the straps adjust. A cat whose chest is over 15.35 in cannot be fitted by loosening anything. It fits most cats and small dogs, and it does not fit medium or large dogs. Measure before you order, and email Mike if you are between numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore every wear\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the legs and antennae for looseness. They are padded fabric parts on a garment a cat may chew, and anything that works loose is something she could swallow. If a leg comes loose, stop using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × centipede body, 50 in, one size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × hood with two antennae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength × width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 × 11.4 in (127 × 29 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadded, three-dimensional, in a row down both sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead-piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHood with a face opening, two antennae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester, padded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFastening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable straps at head, neck, chest and belly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack with red legs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e151 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne universal size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpot clean, or hand wash gently in cool water and air dry. Not machine washable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery: this one is slower than the rest of the shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe banner at the top of this shop says 24 October. \u003cstrong\u003eThat date is for our US-warehouse items and it does not apply to this costume.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our supplier quotes 9 business days from order to delivery for this one, which is the honest number rather than an estimate. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder by 17 October to have it for Halloween.\u003c\/strong\u003e The other dates are on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/order-by-dates\"\u003eorder-by dates page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions people ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I walk my cat in it?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is a costume, not a harness, so never clip a leash to it. Indoors, and stay with her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the hood come with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Plenty of owners use the body on its own, and that is often the easier start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my dog?\u003c\/strong\u003e Small dogs inside the measurements above, yes. Medium and large dogs, no.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a big cat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to a 15.35 in chest. Above that it will not close, and no amount of adjusting fixes it, because only the straps move and the body length is fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I machine wash it?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It is padded, so spot clean or hand wash gently in cool water and air dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long should she wear it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Short sessions. Take it off if she freezes or tries to back out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen will it arrive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Nine business days from order, per our supplier. Order by 17 October for Halloween.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for something for a dog instead? There is the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/led-spider-dog-costume\"\u003eLED Spider Dog Costume\u003c\/a\u003e, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pets\"\u003epet costumes\u003c\/a\u003e are here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:2px solid #FF6A13;border-radius:12px;padding:14px 18px;margin:28px 0 0;background:rgba(255,106,19,0.08)\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Longer shipping on this costume.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our supplier delivers it in about \u003cstrong\u003e9 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e, slower than the rest of the shop, which ships from our US warehouse in 1–7 days. \u003cstrong\u003eOrder by 17 October\u003c\/strong\u003e to have it for Halloween.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Spooktacle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52550127747370,"sku":"SPK-CENTIPEDE-RED","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1017\/4172\/3946\/files\/spooktacle-centipede-03-cat.jpg?v=1788928876","url":"https:\/\/spooktacle.com\/products\/cat-centipede-costume","provider":"Spooktacle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}