{"product_id":"smokey-oak-millipedes-narceus-gordanus-wild","title":"Smokey Oak Millipedes, Narceus gordanus | Wild Stock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmokey Oak Millipedes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Narceus gordanus\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 c2-51 c2-32 c2-3 c2-7r c2-4o c2-3e c2-7s\"\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 c2-51 c2-32 c2-3 c2-7r c2-4o c2-3e c2-7s\"\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-51 c2-32 c2-3 c2-7r c2-4o c2-3e c2-7s\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis millipede is large for a North American native, growing up to about 6 inches. Millipedes will be 3\" to 4\" when shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-51 c2-32 c2-3 c2-7r c2-4o c2-3e c2-7s\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMillipedes can live for several years in captivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"x-el x-el-span c2-51 c2-32 c2-3 c2-7r c2-4o c2-3e c2-7s\"\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 c2-51 c2-32 c2-3 c2-7r c2-4o c2-3e c2-7s\"\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 c2-51 c2-32 c2-3 c2-7r c2-4o c2-3e c2-7s\"\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 c2-51 c2-32 c2-3 c2-7r c2-4o c2-3e c2-7s\"\u003eNatural Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmokey Oak Millipedes are native to the southeastern US, where they inhabit areas with plenty of leaf litter and decaying wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millipede Collectors","offers":[{"title":"2 Count - $18.00 \/ $9.00 ea.","offer_id":46717786587378,"sku":"M-NGOR-SM-2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Count $22.50 \/ $7.50 ea.","offer_id":46717786620146,"sku":"M-NGOR-SM-3","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Count $42.00 \/ $7.00 ea.","offer_id":47866952483058,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 Count $54.00 \/ $4.50 ea.","offer_id":47866952515826,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Single - $17.50 ea.","offer_id":46717786554610,"sku":"M-NGOR-SM-1","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/6604\/2098\/files\/Smokey_Oak_b8132fdd-738a-4447-a043-0f1aa105019b.jpg?v=1756487650","url":"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/products\/smokey-oak-millipedes-narceus-gordanus-wild","provider":"The Defiant Forest  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}