{"product_id":"yellow-banded-oak-millipedes-narceus-gordanus","title":"Yellow Banded Oak Millipedes, Narceus gordanus | Wild Stock","description":"\u003cdiv data-ux=\"Grid\" class=\"x-el x-el-div c2-1 c2-2 c2-g c2-1t c2-1u c2-1v c2-1w c2-1x c2-1y c2-1z c2-3 c2-4 c2-20 c2-21 c2-22 c2-23 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ux=\"GridCell\" class=\"x-el x-el-div c2-1 c2-2 c2-1t c2-24 c2-25 c2-87 c2-14 c2-28 c2-29 c2-2a c2-2b c2-3 c2-4 c2-88 c2-89 c2-2e c2-2f c2-2g c2-2h c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ux=\"Block\" class=\"x-el x-el-div c2-1 c2-2 c2-3 c2-4 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ux=\"Text\" data-aid=\"PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION_RENDERED\" data-typography=\"BodyAlpha\" class=\"x-el c2-1 c2-2 c2-34 c2-35 c2-3o c2-1w c2-2s c2-3 c2-2y c2-4 c2-39 c2-5 c2-6 c2-7 c2-8 x-rt\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Banded 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\u003eYellow Banded 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Millipede Collectors","offers":[{"title":"2 Count   - $18.00 \/ $9.00 ea.","offer_id":46717781278962,"sku":"M-NGOR-YB-2","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Count   $24.00 \/ $8.00 ea.","offer_id":46717781311730,"sku":"M-NGOR-YB-3","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Count   $26.00 \/ $7.00 ea.","offer_id":47866941604082,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Count   $39.00 \/ $6.50 ea.","offer_id":47866941636850,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 Count   $69.00 \/ $5.75 ea.","offer_id":50530711830770,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Single - $17.50 ea.","offer_id":46717781246194,"sku":"M-NGOR-YB-1","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/6604\/2098\/files\/yellow-banded-oak-millipede-nareus-gordanus-slate-stone2.jpg?v=1782264149","url":"https:\/\/www.thedefiantforest.com\/products\/yellow-banded-oak-millipedes-narceus-gordanus","provider":"The Defiant Forest  ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}