Millipedes don’t require much in the way of temperature and humidity. They are not demanding pets and as long as you provide them with the basic needs, they will do just fine. Real plants are preferable, but keep in mind they will nibble on leaves and bark and wood hardscape.Ĭaring for a giant African millipede is pretty straightforward. That also means any plants you have should be able to bear the weight without falling or breaking. They will attempt to climb hardscape and plants in their enclosure so it is best to provide them with something to climb on like a piece of driftwood or rocks. They have a lifespan of anywhere from 5-10 years but some have been known to live up to 20 years in captivity.
If you do keep them in a group, it is best to have one male per two to three females. They are social creatures and do well in groups but can also be kept as solitary pets. If handled too much they can secrete a fluid from their bodies that can cause irritation to humans so it is best to avoid handling them too much, but handling with care is fine. If they feel threatened they will curl up into a tight ball as a form of defense. They are docile animals that do not bite, but you may feel a nibble on your skin which is harmless. They are not very active creatures and do not move around a lot. At night they will come out to forage for food. Giant African millipedes are nocturnal animals that spend the majority of their time burrowing or hiding in dark, humid places during the day. “Giant African Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas )” by Frupus is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0. These millipedes can share enclosures with several other species of animals without any issues, which makes them a great addition to various types of terrariums and vivariums, such as keeping millipedes with dart frogs. They do not bite and tend to be very docile and friendly.
These pets require very little in the way of setup to be happy and flourish and can be picked up and handled (with care). However, Breeding within the country is legal and is most likely where your pet millipede will come from. The giant African millipede is the most popular millipede pet in the united states due to its large size and docile nature.ĭue to a certain type of mites that wild millipedes carry, importation into the country is illegal. The giant African millipede is a large, brown, and black millipede that can grow up to 13 inches long. “cinemazoo’s Giant African Millipede” by danna § curious tangles is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
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