free millipedes through, so im not complaining
I moved these two to a bigger enclosure two days ago and they were on the surface ever since then. In the old enclosure though I also seen them do this on the surface or half surfaced.
I used organic topsoil sod the substrate mixed with shredded leaves and rotten wood. I also added a bit of coco fiber for fluffiness of the soil and a whole bag of sphagnum moss and a bit of calcium.
I have mosses on top and a lot of leaf litter. In the pic it seems like there’s not enough but they were under tree bark that I lifted for the picture.
They looked like they were cuddling or smth. Anyway, I’m just worried that maybe the new enclosure doesn’t work for them, or are they just cuddling to make babies?
I bought my giant orange banded millipede Rocket the other day from venemous visions, I live in the UK by the way, I’ve had rocket since Wednesday and today while looking in her enclosure I noticed this little fella. Definitely a man as he’s missing a leg segment but I’m not completely sure if he’s a snake millipede or another type of baby? I’ve separated the two incase and I don’t want to loose him in the substrate before I identify him. This is my first time owning millipedes. Thank you.
I've got 4 lovely Zebra millipedes but I can't find much information about their care at all! I've been told to keep them in a fairly warm room which is usually ~20°C but I'm tempted to get a heat mat. I do mist them every evening to get the soil pretty wet on top. I was also given a reptile substrate when I bought them which after a Google looks like Coco coir but I couldn't be sure. They've also got some bark and leftover fruits and veggies and more leaf substrate on the way.
Behaviour under these conditions is varying a lot - one is out and about pretty often, another sleeps on top of the soil and will have a wander every now and then, and the other 2 buried themselves on the day I got them (2 weeks ago) and I've not seen them since 😭
Anyone any idea if I'm doing the right thing?
i have an ivory millipede and would like to set up a better enclosure for it, but i'm not sure where to begin because i have multiple questions:
- what kind of terrarium works well for them (type-wise)?
- how much height do they need for both substrate and empty space?
- what kind of substrate is good for them? i know coco-coir should be avoided byt that'a about it
i've made a prototype makeshift enclosure before (a big plastic storage container with a few smaller ventilation spots), but it would dry out fast even if i didn't add a lpt of ventilation spots :(
sorry if this is a silly question, i know i could google it but i woulf rather hear out someone with experience since google isn't always accurate and i've been lied to before
I’m thinking about getting a millipede (Ophistreptus guineensis), but I don’t really like strong or weird odors. I’ve seen some videos saying they can smell pretty bad or chemical.
I don’t mind something mild (I actually like the smell of almonds), but I’d be bothered if it smells like poop or something really unpleasant.
Also, how often do they release their defensive liquid, and does that smell bad too?
I’d like to know before getting one so I don’t end up regretting it later.
Location: Malaysia
My Olive girly. She's been such a fun creature to observe.
Swipe for some glowing Millie's ! Any advice appreciated. I think the soil is deep enough but if not, there's more soil at the back of the tank.
They cohabitate with my roaches and eat the same things, moss, dead leafs, fruit, veg, invert and veg protein, lichen, calcium, the occasional mushroom, nutritional yeast, etc. There's also a moisture gradient.
I would also like to know if my nightcrawlers might accidentally bother the millipedes if they decide to molt underground. If so I will try to move the nightcrawlers into another enclosure.
Any advice appreciated really ! There's very few info on this species unfortunately, Tia! :)
Found in Central Valley, CA
Orthomorpha Subkarschi I believe? Please correct me if I’m wrong. Some seem to be a vibrant yellow while others are white-ish. These are not the pink dragons, but I’d love to add a few.
I’ve had these ‘employees’ for a little while now.. they’ve taken up residence in my ‘rehab’ BiOrb that used to house imported tropical rooting rarities (plants making it through import shock). After transferring my rehabs out and retiring from all that.. I decided to let my cleanup crew run wild.
I never realized how much decaying wood, orchid bark, and leaves I had.
Also… I think I just interrupted adult time…. 🫣
I was looking in my millipedes tank this morning and saw a baby snail. I'm not sure where it came from, but was wondering if it'll start to do damage to the tank or if it will help the pedes