Their feathery bodies and peachy coloration make them perhaps the most unique species in the hobby. They dont have the mandibles and mouthparts to be able to inflict injury on human skin. Please refine your selection. Also make sure that free walking pets cant break into the enclosure, damage it or knock over. But the species that are kept are often the more giant and tropical ones. The substrate needs to be kept moist at all times. Along the way, Ive added fish and geckos to my collection. Most millipedes prefer a more humid environment. We feed them our kinshi product in the links below. Upgrade to an Arachnosupporter account. A better question would be, where do they not live? Weight: 2.26796 lbs: Dimensions: 10.0 10.0 10.0 in: Reviews Millipedes primary defence is to curl into a coil protecting their delicate lower body with their hard outer exoskeleton. After 10 minutes, the bird dropped the millipede without harming it and flew away. Pink Dragon Millipede. Millipedes are characterised by having two pair of feet on most body segments, which are actually two single segments that are fused together. The nest is lined with fine grasses, and can also include animal hair or fur, and feathers. If so, what kind of dog food? You can use carrots, cucumbers, apples etc. They are detrivores meaning that they feed primarily off of decaying plant matter. The numbers of molt vary in species and sexes of the millipedes. I started to develop interest in insects since 2007 and have kept some insects as pets for a few years. They also cant sting or hurt you in any other way. I also sprinkled lots of oak leaves on top. Species that are known to be successful to keep with millipedes are smaller species of beetles (like the sun beetle) and snails (like the African snail). All pet millipedes need adequate moisture, which means you must use a proper substrate and mist the terrarium regularly. Pest birds love to roost and nest on high-rise and historic buildings, in parking garages, and inside or behind letters of signs or billboards, to name a few. All Rights Reserved.