{"product_id":"mozambique-fire-millipede-centrobolus-splendidus-captive-bred","title":"Captive Bred Mozambique Fire Millipedes, Centrobolus splendidus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-4n c2-8j\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-51 c2-32 c2-3 c2-7r c2-4o c2-3e c2-7s\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-51 c2-32 c2-3 c2-7r c2-4o c2-3e c2-7s\"\u003eCaptive Bred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mozambique Fire Millipedes, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-63 c2-8j c2-8k\"\u003eCentrobolus splendidus  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are one of the most beautiful species of millipede. Rich red coloration \u0026amp; very glossy! A Medium size species chubby \u0026amp; robust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Millipedes will primarily feed on their substrate. That’s why we recommend \u003cb\u003eVivarium Naturals Bio-Thrive Millipede\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSubstrate.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThey love decomposing wood and \u003cb\u003eVivarium Naturals Premium Aged Hard Wood Leaves\u003c\/b\u003e. This will make up the bulk of their diet, making it necessary to change out spent substrate (appears as little dirt balls) with fresh substrate on a regular basis. \u003cb\u003eVivarium Naturals Nutra-Pede Protein \u0026amp; Mineral Nutriment\u003c\/b\u003e provides important extra protein they enjoy along with essential minerals for a long and healthy life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-4n c2-8j\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll be fine keeping your millipedes at room temperature. For most species, 72F to 78F is ideal. Supplemental heating in the form of a low wattage heat mat can be used if needed, but take care that it doesn't dry out your millipede's habitat too quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-4n c2-8j\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity is a very important aspect to millipede keeping, as well. Millipedes will drink - some people provide them with a small water bowl, but misting, providing a moist substrate, and providing fresh food will keep them hydrated. Critter keepers and the like can dry out quickly, but do look a bit nicer than plastic shoe boxes. If you go with a cage with a lot of ventilation, you'll want to mist daily. Even though this is a desert species, it takes advantage of more humid refuges under cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-4n c2-8j\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMozambique Fire Millipede - adults can measure up to 4\" or so. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-4n c2-8j\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillipedes can live for several years in captivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-4n c2-8j\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-4n c2-8j\"\u003eSexing:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillipedes are much easier to sex than you'd think. Count to the 7th body segment back from the head. If the legs look shorter\/odd, you probably have a male on your hands! Males have external gonads (sex organs) instead of legs on their 7th segment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-4n c2-8j\"\u003eSocial Behavior:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillipedes do fine when housed in a group. They are not aggressive towards each other - just make sure to provide plenty of substrate, food, and hiding places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-4n c2-8j\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillipedes are pretty easy to breed. Just leave a male and a female together, and chances are you'll eventually find baby millipedes crawling around in the substrate. Leave the offspring in with their parents - you don't need to be concerned about cannibalism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-61 c2-4f c2-3 c2-8i c2-16 c2-4n c2-8j\"\u003eNatural Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/blogs\/news\/mozambique-fire-millipede-care-guide-centrobolus-splendidus\" title=\"Read our Care Guide for Fire Millipedes\"\u003eMozambique Fire Millipede\u003c\/a\u003e, Centrobolus splendidus . 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