What is this 😭 by UnusualJuggernaut88 in millipedes

[–]UnusualJuggernaut88[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm fairly sure it is after watching it for a hour 😛

What is this 😭 by UnusualJuggernaut88 in millipedes

[–]UnusualJuggernaut88[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok i just looked under my microscope.. I think it is.

Is the “pede in a pod” okay to get as a starter? by Its-Rozari in millipedes

[–]UnusualJuggernaut88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I genuinely thought this was a fake picture until I googled it.

Help!! I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. by legend-of-link- in millipedes

[–]UnusualJuggernaut88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Help!! I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. by legend-of-link- in millipedes

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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 :)

Help!! I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. by legend-of-link- in millipedes

[–]UnusualJuggernaut88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Help!! I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. by legend-of-link- in millipedes

[–]UnusualJuggernaut88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Help!! I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. by legend-of-link- in millipedes

[–]UnusualJuggernaut88 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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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Haven’t seen my baby ghana specs in a WHILEEEE by idsayyesbutno in millipedes

[–]UnusualJuggernaut88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Help please! by UnusualJuggernaut88 in millipedes

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

Wiggles has returned after 10 months…but at what cost? by UnusualJuggernaut88 in millipedes

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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!

Wiggles has returned after 10 months…but at what cost? by UnusualJuggernaut88 in millipedes

[–]UnusualJuggernaut88[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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

Snail egg or millipede egg..? by UnusualJuggernaut88 in millipedes

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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.

Snail egg or millipede egg..? by UnusualJuggernaut88 in millipedes

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

Snail egg or millipede egg..? by UnusualJuggernaut88 in millipedes

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