{"product_id":"red-tree-millipede-anadenobolus-arboreus-arboreus-red-captive-bred","title":"Red Tree Millipede, Anadenobolus arboreus arboreus - Captive Bred","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive Bred Red Tree Millipede, \u003cem\u003eAnadenobolus arboreus arboreus\u003c\/em\u003e – Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eCaptive Bred Red Tree Millipede\u003cspan\u003e brings an unusual combination of red coloration, contrasting yellow legs and antennae, and climbing behavior to the millipede collection. Known scientifically as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnadenobolus arboreus arboreus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Caribbean millipede rewards an enclosure designed for exploring bark and branches as well as burrowing beneath the leaves. Its appeal comes from watching how it uses its surroundings, with antennae continually investigating the surfaces ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor keepers familiar with the impressive size of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/products\/african-giant-black-millipede\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Giant Black Millipede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Red Tree Millipede offers a different attraction: a smaller, colorful animal whose climbing habits add another dimension to a naturalistic display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaribbean Origins: Forests Across an Island Landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnadenobolus arboreus arboreus - Red \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has a documented range that includes southern and eastern Puerto Rico and several Virgin Islands. These neighboring Caribbean islands contain surprisingly varied landscapes. Puerto Rico alone includes wet mountain forests, slopes formed from volcanic rock, and limestone country shaped by underground water into caves and steep hills. This diversity helps explain why an island’s wildlife cannot be understood as belonging to one uniform “tropical” habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTree millipedes occupy a world of bark, branches, fallen leaves, and decomposing vegetation. Observations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA. arboreus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on tree trunks and branches make climbing structure an especially relevant part of their captive environment. Even with that behavior, access to suitable substrate remains essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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\u003eAnadenobolus arboreus arboreus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red Tree Millipede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical millipede with climbing and burrowing behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rhinocricidae\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 Approximately 4½ inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Caribbean; documented in Puerto Rico and several Virgin Islands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock offered:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Captive bred\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 Decomposing leaves, decayed hardwood, and other suitable plant material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild for Climbing—and Life Below the Surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide securely positioned cork bark and branching wood above a deep layer of nutritious substrate. Keep climbing surfaces within a safe distance of the substrate, and use a secure, ventilated lid. A layer of hardwood leaves creates sheltered spaces at ground level while replenishing an important food source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe substrate should contain well-decayed hardwood and decomposing hardwood leaves, with moisture maintained below the surface without becoming waterlogged. Climbing opportunities supplement this foundation; they do not replace the material needed for feeding, retreating, and molting. Leave buried animals undisturbed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeepers who enjoy the forest-floor activity of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/products\/giant-banded-pink-foot-millipede-narceus-americanus\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiant Banded Pink Foot Millipede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may appreciate the additional bark-and-branch activity offered by a tree millipede. Each makes an interesting subject for its own thoughtfully arranged enclosure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding the Animal Means Maintaining Its Habitat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecomposing leaves and decayed hardwood should remain available continuously. Small portions of vegetables can provide variety, but supplemental food should accompany a nutritious substrate rather than serve as the entire diet. Remove leftovers before they spoil, replenish consumed leaves and wood, and replace exhausted substrate gradually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaptive Bred Red Tree Millipede\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a distinctive choice for collectors interested in Caribbean invertebrates, natural coloration, and behavior beyond simple surface wandering. 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