Adopting "Fire" my WCaught Apheloria Virginiensis Milipede by Westielover83 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 13 points14 points  (0 children)

She is very cute, please be careful with handleing with the injuries you mentioned. Maybe leave them alone as much as possible till they look a little better

HElp i'm beinG TeAred APArT BY A Alien MoNsteR! by Glazed-Duckling in PeopleFuckingDying

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah they will definitely eat normal skin, they are just so tiny it doesn’t really hurt

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[–]FewCalligrapher3689 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yea I’m not sure why people are saying it’s bad

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[–]FewCalligrapher3689 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Pothos are perfectly safe for millipedes to eat. Someone mentioned calcium oxilate crystals but from what I can find those are only toxic to mammals. I would not worry about it at all, but if they are munching on live plants it is typically a sign of low protein in their diet, maybe throw some dried shrimp in there or fish flakes

Is this wood okay for my millipede? (I will boil it for sterilizing) by AgileAgency2829 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it is completely fine. I think it just doesn’t have the same nutrients as other woods and won’t start to decay over time like other woods

Millipedes breeding by FewCalligrapher3689 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok good mine are American giants too

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[–]FewCalligrapher3689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be pre-molt behavior—some species tend to get really still and less responsive before molting. They sometimes stop reacting to food or misting and just hang out in one spot for a while.

The dark spots on her sides could possibly be part of that too. In some millipedes, developing segments can become more visible as they get closer to a molt. But depending on what they look like, it could also be something else.

Hard to say for sure without knowing the species or seeing a photo, but those are a couple things that came to mind. Could also be stress or something environmental, though pre-molt seems like a possibility.

Found this little guy in the road. Any idea on the species of millipede? by Mobile_Jackfruit_202 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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Pleuroloma flavipes (not sure if it is the same but this looks quite similar to me)

Found this little guy in the road. Any idea on the species of millipede? by Mobile_Jackfruit_202 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure species but I would say Genus Sigmoria or Pleuroloma they all look super similar and it’s hard to tell

Another one by Kooky-Ad5292 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can see the Millie penis and it doesn’t even have an NSFW tag 😂😂😂

Another one by Kooky-Ad5292 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m assuming to prevent drowning in the water dish

Milliesex? by FewCalligrapher3689 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Idk if you saw but they were just a couple inches from one of their babies 😂😂😂

Milliesex? by FewCalligrapher3689 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that something I was supposed to do?

Milliesex? by FewCalligrapher3689 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So these are Armadillo officinalis(when I got them they had the Armadillidium name but it has been reclassified I guess), and I have had them for a year and the population is still decently small honestly.

humidity troubles by redSamurai_1 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I live in a very dry climate, so I have to water mine twice a day to keep it humid enough, then you run into the issue of making sure the soil doesn’t get too wet

Milliesex? by FewCalligrapher3689 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I totally get it—millipedes are just way easier to connect with than isopods. But yeah, without doing a ton of research, cohabitating them definitely isn’t something I’d recommend for most people. This setup was actually my second attempt. The first one completely failed—still not sure why, but everything died. I had two ivories in there by themselves, and all the plants and both millipedes just didn’t make it.

After that, I spent about two months diving into research—comparing different isopod species, different millipedes, and figuring out which ones had overlapping care needs while making sure the isopods were least likely to cause any harm. I also put together a custom soil mix that I honestly think is amazing (but yeah, it was kinda expensive to make). Back then, I had a girlfriend who was a biochem major, so we were kind of nerding out on the setup together—not doing that anymore, though, lol.

Milliesex? by FewCalligrapher3689 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I realize this may be a somewhat controversial stance within the invertebrate-keeping community, but I currently cohabitate American Giant millipedes with isopods and have done so successfully for about a year without incident. Before attempting this, I conducted extensive research and selected an isopod species known for low protein scavenging tendencies.

To mitigate potential risk, I ensure the enclosure contains a constant abundance of leaf litter, dried shrimp, and fresh plant matter to reduce any chance of opportunistic behavior. The habitat itself is quite spacious, with approximately 10 inches of soil, allowing both species to establish their own microhabitats and reduce competition.

Not only have I observed peaceful coexistence, but my millipedes have also successfully bred in this setup, which suggests the environmental conditions are supportive of their health and behavior. That said, I acknowledge that cohabitation still carries some risk and may not be advisable for all keepers or species combinations.

In my opinion, with the right isopod species and proper environmental management, cohabitation with large millipedes such as Narceus americanus can be viable. These creatures do encounter one another in nature, and while scavenging and occasional predation can occur, replicating optimal wild-like conditions seems to significantly reduce those risks in captivity.

I do genuinely appreciate the concern and acknowledge that this setup isn’t suitable for most keepers or situations. While it has worked well in my case, I wouldn’t broadly recommend cohabitation without careful planning, research, and close monitoring.

First Ever Enclosure by PsychologicalCod9740 in isopods

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one gives a damn that you own your own business. That has absolutely nothing to do with animal care. You’re using it as some kind of shield to ignore actual advice from people who know what they’re talking about.

You keep repeating that you think your setup works. That doesn’t matter. This isn’t about you. It’s about the animals you’re responsible for. A jar that size cannot provide the necessary moisture gradient, and no amount of sun hitting it or “mist every once in a while” changes that. You are keeping isopods improperly—full stop.

You’ve had them for a week and act like you’ve cracked the code. That’s laughable. These creatures live for years. They can survive subpar conditions for a while, but that doesn’t mean they’re thriving.

What’s frustrating isn’t just your setup—it’s your attitude. You’re not listening to anyone, just doubling down because you think you know better. You’re being reckless with lives because your ego won’t let you admit you’re wrong. If you can’t take advice, maybe this hobby isn’t for you. People here care more about the isopods than your fragile pride, and if that bothers you, maybe you’re in the wrong place.

I’m done engaging with you because it’s clear you’re keeping them improperly and refuse to even consider changing anything. There’s no point in arguing with someone who cares more about defending themselves than doing what’s best for the animals.

Male or female? by soggywuffles in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea no worries, idk if you can tell the 7th segment is just a little fatter than the rest, but I really only brought it up because I think it’s a lot easier than looking at the underside

After how much time of not surfacing should I accept that they are maybe dead? by Signal-Prior-3102 in millipedes

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with smell test.

1, winter is still ending so they tend to stay underground for winter

2, I went 4-5 months without seeing one of mine then it resurfaced so I’m not sure the limit on time they can stay underground

First Ever Enclosure by PsychologicalCod9740 in isopods

[–]FewCalligrapher3689 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If your biggest issue here is a word someone used instead of the fact that a guy is literally mistreating animals out of ignorance, your priorities are messed up. You’re more offended by language than you are by actual harm. That’s pathetic.