{"product_id":"thai-rainbow-millipedes-atopochetus-caudulanus-captive-bred","title":"Thai Rainbow Millipedes, Atopochetus caudulanus - Captive Bred","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThai Rainbow Millipede for Sale\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt The Defiant Forest, our Thai Rainbow Millipedes are carefully acclimated, well-fed, and packed with professional temperature-controlled materials to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Keep a Thai Rainbow Millipede?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l9 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e Large, impressive display species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l9 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e Incredible iridescent coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l9 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e Peaceful and easy to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l9 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e Beginner-friendly exotic invertebrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is not a tiny garden millipede. Adults regularly reach \u003cb\u003e6–8 inches in length\u003c\/b\u003e, making them a bold focal point in tropical setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNative to Southeast Asian tropical forests, this species inhabits humid leaf-litter ecosystems where it feeds on decaying hardwood, fallen leaves, and organic forest debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTheir coloration ranges from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDeep metallic violet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBurnished copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIridescent oil-sheen bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDark charcoal banding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnder bright light, they shimmer — making them one of the most visually striking millipedes available in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnclosure Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l12 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMinimum: 10-gallon enclosure for adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l12 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSubstrate depth: 4–6 inches minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l12 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSecure ventilated lid required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe recommend a \u003cb\u003enutrient-rich, hardwood-based substrate\u003c\/b\u003e consisting of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l11 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDecayed hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l11 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLeaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l11 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrganic topsoil (fertilizer-free)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l11 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhite rotten wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMillipedes eat their substrate — this is critical to long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal range: \u003cb\u003e72–78°F\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDo not expose below 60°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l7 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAvoid overheating above 85°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor winter shipments, we include appropriate temperature control materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l8 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eModerate to high humidity (70–85%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l8 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eKeep substrate moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l8 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMist lightly as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrimary diet:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDecaying hardwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDried hardwood leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo7; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRotting wood fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSupplement occasionally with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l10 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l10 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eZucchini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l10 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSweet potato\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l10 level1 lfo8; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFish flakes (sparingly for protein)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRemove uneaten produce within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThai Rainbow Millipedes are calm and slow-moving. When disturbed, they typically curl into a defensive spiral rather than bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThey may secrete a mild defensive fluid if stressed. Wash hands after handling and avoid contact with eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese are ideal display invertebrates for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTropical bioactive vivariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDart frog enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlanted terrariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo9; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eForest-themed displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBioactive Vivarium Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThese millipedes thrive in planted enclosures and contribute to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLeaf litter breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOrganic recycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSoil aeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo10; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMicro-ecosystem stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThey pair well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpringtails\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo11; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMoss-based vivarium systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe ship via FedEx and\/or UPS. Temperature-controlled shipping containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach order includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo12; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInsulated box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo12; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePhase-change temperature pack (when required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo12; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBreathable deli container with secure substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo12; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProfessional packing materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe do not ship if weather conditions fall outside safe ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLive arrival guaranteed when someone is present to receive the package on first delivery attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre Thai Rainbow Millipedes captive bred?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe regularly breed Thai Rainbow Millipedes and many other species as well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow long do they live?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAverage lifespan: 5–11 years with proper care. Thai Rainbow Millipedes have been recorded to live over 11 years in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I keep multiple together?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They are communal and do well in groups if space and food are adequate. We do not recommend mixing species. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill they reproduce in captivity?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, under proper substrate depth and humidity conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Species Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Beginner exotic keepers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Bioactive hobbyists\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Natural history enthusiasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Educators\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e Advanced collectors seeking large tropical species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Buy From The Defiant Forest?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe specialize in exotic invertebrates \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery millipede is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo13; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCarefully inspected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo13; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProperly hydrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo13; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProfessionally packed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l6 level1 lfo13; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBacked by experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003chr align=\"center\" width=\"100%\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdd Thai Rainbow Millipedes to Your Collection Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBring tropical iridescence and ecological function to your vivarium with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/blogs\/news\/thai-rainbow-millipede-species-care-guide-atopochetus-caudulanus\" title=\"Browse Through our Thai Rainbow Millipede Care Guide\"\u003eThai Rainbow Millipedes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLimited availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e👉\u003c\/span\u003e Select quantity and secure yours today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"In House Offspring","offers":[{"title":"Captive Bred - 1.0\" $26.00 ea.","offer_id":50059187093746,"sku":null,"price":23.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Captive Bred - 1.50\" $39.00 ea.","offer_id":46717712367858,"sku":"M-ATHAI-1","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/6604\/2098\/files\/thai-rainbow-millipedes-atopochetus-caudulanus-captive-bred_2a1b8838-f01b-4378-b806-94a6af5e3edb.jpg?v=1789868752","url":"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/products\/thai-rainbow-millipedes-atopochetus-caudulanus-captive-bred","provider":"The Defiant Forest  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}