{"product_id":"giant-red-leg-tree-millipede-balustreptus-falcatus-wild-stock","title":"Giant Red Leg Tree Millipede, Balustreptus falcatus | Wild Stock","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGiant Red Leg Tree Millipede – \u003cem\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 13, 161);\"\u003eWild Stock \/ Imported from Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/collections\/millipedes-for-sale\/products\/giant-indo-red-leg-millipede-undescribed-sp?variant=49688720539890\" title=\"Shop Captive Bred Giant Red Leg Tree Millipedes, Balustreptus falcatus\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(8, 13, 161);\"\u003eLooking for Captive-Bred Giant Red Leg Tree Millipede – Balustreptus falcatus click here for availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Stock \/ Imported\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGiant Red Leg Tree Millipede (\u003cem\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an impressive arboreal millipede native to the tropical forests of Vietnam. Large, active, and dramatically colored, this species combines a dark armored body with brilliant red to crimson legs and a more elongated build than many of the heavy-bodied terrestrial giant millipedes commonly kept in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese animals are wild-stock specimens imported from Vietnam and are offered separately from our U.S. captive-bred \u003cem\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/em\u003e. For keepers seeking mature or naturally sourced specimens, the wild-stock animals provide an opportunity to work with this unusual Vietnamese species while our captive-bred population continues to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA True Arboreal Millipede\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many giant millipedes that spend most of their time moving through substrate and leaf litter, \u003cem\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/em\u003e readily utilizes vertical space. They climb bark, branches, cork, and other textured surfaces and can frequently be observed exploring above the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enclosure should therefore provide both adequate substrate depth and usable vertical structure. Cork bark, hardwood branches, and other secure climbing surfaces help accommodate the species' natural behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir combination of size, coloration and climbing behavior makes them especially impressive display animals in naturalistic tropical enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant Red Leg Tree Millipede\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vietnam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild Stock \/ Imported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arboreal tropical millipede\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terrestrial and arboreal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decaying hardwood, hardwood leaves and supplemental foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHousing \u0026amp; Substrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its tendency to climb, \u003cem\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/em\u003e still requires the deep, biologically active substrate expected for a large tropical millipede. A moisture-retentive substrate containing decomposed hardwood and organic material should form the foundation of the enclosure, with a generous layer of hardwood leaves across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity should remain consistent without creating stagnant, waterlogged conditions. Good ventilation combined with moisture-retentive substrate provides a more stable environment for long-term maintenance and molting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this species makes extensive use of elevated surfaces, enclosure height and climbing structure deserve more consideration than they would for a strictly terrestrial millipede.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary diet should be based around the materials millipedes naturally consume as detritivores: decomposing hardwood and hardwood leaf litter. Supplemental vegetables and other appropriate foods can be offered periodically, but should complement rather than replace the decomposing plant material within the enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA calcium source can also be kept available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWild-Stock Animal Considerations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild-stock millipedes should be treated differently from established captive-bred animals. Imported specimens may arrive at different ages and sizes and can show natural variation in coloration, condition and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend allowing newly acquired animals time to settle into a properly established enclosure with suitable substrate, abundant leaf litter, hiding areas, stable humidity and minimal unnecessary disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed husbandry information, see our \u003cstrong\u003eG\u003c\/strong\u003eiant Red Leg Tree Millipede Care Guide – \u003cem\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor customers specifically seeking captive-produced animals, visit our Captive-Bred Giant Red Leg Tree Millipede – \u003cem\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/em\u003e listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Giant Red Leg Tree Millipede is a remarkable Vietnamese species whose brilliant red legs, large size and climbing behavior distinguish it from most other giant millipedes maintained in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Import Livestock","offers":[{"title":"Males - $89.00 ea.","offer_id":49929944334578,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Females - $100.00 ea.","offer_id":49929944367346,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/6604\/2098\/files\/giant-red-leg-tree-millipede-balustrepus-falcatus-wildstock.jpg?v=1786848591","url":"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/products\/giant-red-leg-tree-millipede-balustreptus-falcatus-wild-stock","provider":"The Defiant Forest  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}