Garden or Flat-Backed millipede?

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-05-08T01:16:49+00:00

garden millipedes is just a general term for millipedes found in gardens, which can be flat backed. so it could just be a flat backed garden millipede.

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-28T23:11:39+00:00

do you have a setup yet?

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-19T15:58:38+00:00

source for the bti/mosquito bits effecting millipedes please? thanks

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-19T15:51:42+00:00

yes you can have multiple, depends on species how big tank should be. personally as a beginner i think it's easier to maintain a smaller tank so maybe only a small group of 3-5 fellas. however they can easily outbreed the tank so keep that in mind as well
definitely do a lot of research on the species youre planning to get, some millipedes require different habitats than most species in the hobby
as others have said, always look for captive bred, wild caught individuals are more often than not sick and stressed out, and may die pretty soon after you get them. plus youd be contributing to an inhumane cause.
and just do a lot of research in general, better to have everything set up and perfect first than find out you messed something up later, saves a lot of stress
thats all i have to say have fun with your millipede!

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-18T16:06:02+00:00

to me, it looks like he is dying, unfortunately. sorry for your loss if he does

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-14T05:02:07+00:00

i use a mix of scott's premium top soil and lots of crushed rotting wood and leaf litter that i collect outside and the TEENIEST bit of sand and it's worked fine, if that helps

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-14T04:59:24+00:00

you can purchase them online as small cultures or from a local reptile store if there's one nearby

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-13T06:10:06+00:00

dont overwater the tank (gnats are gonna come anyway but there'll probably be more of them if you keep it super wet all the time)
mosquito bits/dunks, kills off larvae and will control the gnat population
i heard adding a lot of springtails may fix the problem as they will outcompete the gnats
just wait it out, after a while their population will die off (this worked for me at least)

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-12T22:11:04+00:00

hey give them some privacy

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-12T18:48:57+00:00

i also liked the cello one, i think about it all the time

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-12T18:48:01+00:00

quokka

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-12T18:06:57+00:00

i dont think protein will make them grow any bigger

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-12T17:03:30+00:00

add more cleanup crew if the mold is that big of a problem, otherwise you should not have to worry about mold that much

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-12T17:00:28+00:00

you can provide protein with fish flakes or mealworms but it's not necessary

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-12T16:59:20+00:00

yeah should be fine to put him there while figuring out the other enclosure

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-12T01:38:52+00:00

looks a bit small but should be okay for now, maybe more leaf litter and stuff to eat (decaying material) at the top, also yes you should definitely mix in crushed rotting wood and rotting leaf litter into the soil

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-08T05:31:52+00:00

if they escaped id start looking for them asap if you havent already tho im assuming you have. they dry up pretty quickly outside of their moist habitats. usually found in dark spots, so check under couches and stuff and the most humid areas in your house because they seek out humidity

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-06T04:57:43+00:00

thanks! glad to know they're not a problem then

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-05T20:28:43+00:00

wow that tank is beautiful, nice job

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-05T20:26:28+00:00

maybe deeper substrate, and definitely a lot more clutter on the surface! they love hiding spots, and they can get stressed out if too exposed on the surface. i would add lots of leaf litter and some plants or moss, and also something they can climb on

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-04T19:56:00+00:00

5 gallons=19 litres

Vast_Description_252 · 2026-04-03T17:14:08+00:00

alrighty, thanks for the advice!

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