Bumblebee Millipede

Anadenobolus monilicornis

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 small, attractive millipede ringed in black and yellow 'bumblebee' bands — fast, prolific, and a great beginner colony species. Keep it a touch above room temperature (71-82°F) on consistently semi-moist substrate (70-80%) at least 2 inches deep, made of soil, decaying wood, and leaf litter, which is also its food. Add a calcium source. Communal and easy to breed. Harmless; may release a mild defensive fluid, so wash hands after handling.

Taxonomy

FamilyRhinocricidae

GenusAnadenobolus

Native regionCaribbean; introduced to Florida

TypeTerrestrial

Temperamentdocile, active

Size & growth

Adult size2-3 inches

Length25.00–75.00 mm

Growth ratemedium

Climate

Temperature71–82 °F

Humidity70–80%

Enclosure

Adult sizeterrestrial tank with deep substrate; good ventilation

Substratedeep coco/soil + decaying hardwood leaf litter & rotten wood; add calcium (cuttlebone)

Substrate depth2-4 inches

Water dishOptional

Feeding

Feeding modeDetritivore (decaying matter)

Prey sizen/a (detritivore)

Adult cadencecontinuous — leaf litter, decaying hardwood, veg + calcium

Times kept: 0