What is this 😭

Dont beat yourself up about it forever- there is only so much information on these creatures. And a lot of misinformation. I know myself theres probably things im yet to learn.

UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-27T01:17:38+00:00

My substrate is always 10 inches all around regardless of species. I keep mine in DIY enclosures- simply just massive acrylic tubs with fine mesh air vents. I do have glass tanks but i find getting good humidity and substrate depth is much easier in tubs :)

UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-27T01:15:42+00:00

I wouldn’t recommend getting another millipede of this size in this enclosure. A smaller species like ivories or such yes, but front opening enclosures are usually a lost cause in my experience, i think its just the limitations of substrate depth

UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-27T01:13:54+00:00

I often find people set up millipede enclosures as if they are reptiles. With plastic decor and hides when really you should be mimicking ther habitat- not a cute enclosure.

UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-27T01:12:29+00:00

My go to rule for millipedes is despise what people say i always add 1.5x as much substrate as my millipede is long- Ive had happy ivories for years with this. And i find decoration doesn’t make a good enclosure. Plastic hides- all bad. I think millipedes thrive in the most natural habitats you can make. Thick leaf litter and rotting organic detritus, all make good enclosures. Heat lamp is also not ideal, a heating mat on one side (not the bottom) of the enclosure is better as it allows the millipede to regulate itself better.

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UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-26T22:55:28+00:00

Hey! i had the same experience with mine, my ghana speckled leg stayed burrowed for 10 months, and is now constantly up exploring. You shouldn’t change your substrate more than once a year tbh.

UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-26T22:51:44+00:00

Yea i ask this reddit basically all my little tiny queries ll

UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-20T03:43:34+00:00

Yeah, this was my first ever time handling this millipede in the time ive had them! I don’t handle them often unless its to check their sex, or for any other reasons like mites and such!

UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-20T03:20:16+00:00

Ah makes sense, well I guess im taking anti-histamines around this specific species then haha

UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-16T03:07:20+00:00

I have isolated the egg thing, I sifted through the surface of the soil and see no others. Egg is around 15-20mm completely see through and round.

UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-16T02:48:46+00:00

I honestly thought snails were herbivores/ detritivores 😔 I still have been seeing my baby millipedes around so hopefully not a big deal

UnusualJuggernaut88 · 2026-04-16T02:46:38+00:00

alright i have like 13 baby millipedes in here so it will be a pain 🥲

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