{"product_id":"giant-vietnamese-red-leg-tree-millipede-balustreptis-falcatus-captive-bred","title":"Captive Bred Giant Red Leg Tree Millipede, Balustreptus falcatus","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Red Leg Tree Millipede, Balustreptus falcatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo of copulation of the adults:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DS8-yEHESdY\/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DS8-yEHESdY\/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morphmarket.com\/stores\/thedefiantforest-com\/ratings\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.morphmarket.com\/stores\/thedefiantforest-com\/ratings\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for currently available imported Wild-Stock Giant Red Leg Tree Millipedes, Balustreptus falcatus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/collections\/millipedes-for-sale\/products\/giant-vietnamese-red-leg-tree-millipede-balustreptus-falcatus-wild-stock?variant=49929944367346\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClick Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Balustreptus falcatus is one of the most unusual and visually impressive giant millipede species currently available in the hobby. Known for its elongated body, striking coloration, and powerful armored appearance, this species has quickly become highly sought after among serious invertebrate keepers and bioactive enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Defiant Forest is the first known breeder to successfully reproduce \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in captivity in the U.S.A This represents an important milestone for the species in the U.S. hobby and helps reduce pressure on wild populations while establishing a more sustainable captive-bred future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn arboreal species, native to tropical environments, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/blogs\/news\/giant-red-leg-tree-millipede-care-guide-balustreptus-falcatus\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thrives in moisture-retentive substrate rich in decomposing hardwood, leaf litter, and organic material. Like many giant millipedes, this species plays an important ecological role as a detritivore, helping break down decaying plant matter within forest ecosystems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite their intimidating appearance, these millipedes are peaceful, slow-moving, and fascinating to observe. Their unique body structure and uncommon availability make them standout display animals for advanced invertebrate collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Giant Tropical Millipede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Decaying hardwood, leaf litter, vegetables, supplemental calcium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to High\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese millipedes do best in naturalistic enclosures with proper substrate, hardwood decomposition layers, and stable humidity. Proper ventilation combined with consistent moisture helps maintain healthy molting conditions and long-term colony success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt The Defiant Forest, our captive-bred invertebrates are carefully maintained and shipped with temperature-conscious live arrival practices and secure insulated packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery hardy! A straight up Red Legged Monster, arboreal species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.morphmarket.com\/stores\/thedefiantforest-com\/ratings\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.morphmarket.com\/stores\/thedefiantforest-com\/ratings\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative to the Tropical Forests of Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is native to the humid forests of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a country recognized as one of Southeast Asia's biodiversity hotspots. Vietnam's landscape ranges from towering limestone karst mountains and mist-covered cloud forests to dense lowland tropical rainforests that receive abundant seasonal rainfall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMuch of the country's forest ecosystem is layered with towering hardwood trees, dense bamboo stands, thick mosses, vines, and countless epiphytic plants. Constant warmth and high humidity allow fallen timber and leaf litter to decompose year-round, creating one of the richest habitats on Earth for fungi, insects, millipedes, and countless other decomposers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin these forests, arboreal millipedes like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalustreptus falcatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e utilize both the forest floor and elevated surfaces, often traveling across bark, rotting logs, and standing trees while searching for decaying organic material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Elegant Arboreal Giant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Giant Red Leg Tree Millipede possesses a noticeably more slender build than many heavy-bodied giant millipedes, allowing it to move confidently over vertical surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts glossy dark brown to black body contrasts beautifully with brilliant scarlet to deep crimson legs, producing one of the most recognizable color combinations among Asian giant millipedes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding vertical cork bark, natural branches, and textured climbing surfaces allows this species to display much of its natural behavior while creating an impressive rainforest display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Import Livestock","offers":[{"title":"1.0\" - 1.25\" Captive Bred  $95.00 ea. \/ Winter 2026","offer_id":49688720539890,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2.0\" Captive Bred  $125.00 ea. \/ Winter 2026","offer_id":49930010001650,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"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-captive-bred2_6a846d53-91dc-4738-969f-03ce502bfcaa.jpg?v=1789875529","url":"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/products\/giant-vietnamese-red-leg-tree-millipede-balustreptis-falcatus-captive-bred","provider":"The Defiant Forest  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}