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American Giant Millipede
Narceus americanus
MillipedebeginnerHarmlessCommunal OK
No venom, no sting
Millipedes don't bite or sting and have no venom. Many do secrete defensive chemicals when stressed, so wash your hands after handling and keep them away from your eyes and mouth.
About
A great native beginner millipede. Same detritivore care as other giants — deep moist hardwood substrate it can eat, plus calcium. Harmless.
Taxonomy
FamilySpirobolidae
GenusNarceus
Native regionEastern USA
TypeTerrestrial
Temperamentdocile
Size & growth
Adult size4-5 inches
Growth rateslow
Climate
Temperature68–78 °F
Humidity70–85%
Enclosure
Adult size12x8x8 inches
Substratehardwood leaf litter + rotting wood + coco
Substrate depth4-6 inches
Water dishOptional
Feeding
Feeding modeDetritivore (decaying matter)
Prey sizen/a (detritivore)
Adult cadencecontinuous — leaf litter + veg + calcium
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