The Bi-Color Avatar Millipede (Salpidobolus sp. Red & Yellow Legs) is a striking giant millipede from South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Known for its glossy black body, bright yellow markings, and vivid red-orange legs, this species combines impressive size with fascinating natural history. Learn about its habitat, care requirements, feeding, humidity needs, and enclosure setup.
The African Giant Black Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) is one of the largest millipedes in the world, reaching over a foot in length. Native to the forests and savannas of East Africa, this gentle giant is prized for its calm temperament, impressive size, and fascinating natural history. Learn about habitat setup, substrate requirements, feeding, humidity, lifespan, and complete care in this comprehensive species guide.
The Mozambique Fire Millipede (Centrobolus splendidus) is one of Africa’s most striking giant millipedes, known for its brilliant red, orange, and black coloration and peaceful nature. Native to the forests and woodlands of southeastern Africa, this species spends its life beneath leaf litter and decaying wood, helping recycle organic matter back into the soil. This guide explores the natural history, habitat, behavior, diet, enclosure requirements, and captive care of one of the most colorful and sought-after millipedes in the hobby.
The Jamaican Bumble Bee Millipede (Anadenobolus monilicornis) is a colorful Caribbean species known for its banded appearance, active behavior, and ease of care. Learn about habitat, diet, behavior, breeding, enclosure setup, and long-term husbandry in this complete species guide.
The North American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus) is one of the largest and most widespread millipede species in the United States. Learn about habitat, locality variations, diet, behavior, breeding, enclosure setup, and long-term care in this complete species guide.
The Giant Red Leg Tree Millipede (Balustreptus falcatus) is a spectacular South East Asian species known for its vivid red legs, large adult size, and unusual tree-climbing behavior. Learn about its natural habitat, care requirements, enclosure setup, feeding, humidity needs, and why this remarkable millipede has become one of the most sought-after species in the hobby
The Scarlet Millipede (Trigoniulus corallinus) is a colorful tropical species known for its bright red coloration, active behavior, and adaptability. Learn about habitat, diet, behavior, enclosure setup, breeding, and long-term care in this complete species guide.
The Hawaiian Striped Millipede (Spirobolellus sp. Maui) is a unique tropical island species from Hawaii known for its striped appearance and peaceful nature. Learn about its habitat, diet, behavior, enclosure setup, breeding, and long-term care in this complete species guide.