What a brilliant setup and care video. I've just got two Thyropygus allevatus uncinatus. Will your set up be OK for them? Looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Thanks andy
Really great Video !!! Thats acually the first time on TH-cam that there is no misinformation abaout the substrate, I am impressed👍🏼 I currently keep 11 Different Spezies of millipedes and I am in the hobby for almost 3 years now... Again, realy great Video, left you a sub as well 😉
Great video, I just got started with my first millipede, I have 1 giant pink foot (i believe female, I've only been able to handle her once so far) set up in a little 20x20x20 cm terrarium. Thanks for the tips!
I just got 14 Kentucky flat back millipedes from gardening I've been doing lots of research on how to keep them you've been very helpful ty. New to the hobby.
I bought two millipedes yesterday out of impulse and I kinda regret it now. I can go collect leaves a few months from now in the fall, but I have no idea how to find pieces of rotten wood (not coniferous or evergreen) unless I go to a forest, but that's so much work just to get rotten wood... And it's hard to find stores here that sell organic black earth topsoil without people complaining about finding pieces of plastic and glass in the soil... The soil also smells strongly of manure and attracts flies apparently... Once these two pass away I don't think I'm going to own anymore, unless I can find good sources for substrate and wood. *Edit:* Found a site that ships flake soil and dead leaves to my area. As for the topsoil, I just removed the sticks and pieces of plastic and stuff by hand. If I can keep my millipede alive for a few years, I might consider owning them again. I realized how absolutely adorable their little alien faces are!! My millipede has become my favourite pet invert.
I finally managed to find all the supplies that I need, but I might not even need those supplies for much longer. One of the millipedes is probably already dead. I think I might have drowned it while it was molting by spraying the enclosure with water daily. Wished you went into more detail about the watering process and when it's too dry or too wet to water.
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That's sad to read, although I'm not sure it's possible to drown a millipede just by misting (unless you threw a bucket of water on her).
@ My second millipede molted successfully using only two weeks, while my first one had been underground for over a month, so I knew it was dead. I unearthed it and confirmed that it had died after molting. I took a photo and showed it to people, and someone who also accidentally killed their millipede by overwatering confirmed that mine had died the same way. I would like to clarify that the substrate in the previous container was only about two inches deep. The ventilation holes were very small, and when sprayed daily, the soil became sopping wet, so yes it is definitely possible to drown a millipede in these conditions. Once my supplies (wood, leaves, flake soil) finally arrived after a few weeks, I mixed it all together and placed it in a bigger enclosure with better ventilation and moved my second millipede in there. Now I don't spray/mist anymore, I only pour water into the substrate and only once a month, and I make sure not to water when he's underground/molting out of paranoia. Just in case once a month is not enough, I also placed a shallow water dish in there so that he always has access to water. He is doing fine so far. If he continues to do well, I plan to get him a friend in the future to make up for the one that died.
I found 3 brown flat backed millipedes a few days ago while looking for isopods, I immediately put them in my collecting jar 😁 first time having millipedes as pets, (except one in my isopod terrarium which I must have grabbed with the forest soil), I'm super excited! For now they're living with the isopods, is there anything I should know?
This is the 4th video I've watched today in setting up milli tanks and so far it's the *best*. I'm subscribing just for this video. Use only hardwoods and hardwood leaves. Keep a moisture gradient. You can feed sweet potato and zucchini as snacks.
Great video dude I’m only just getting into millipedes I’ve been making terrariums for a long time though, would it be okay to have smaller millipedes in a terrarium or don’t they do well in that kind of environment? Thank you
Fantastic video. Very good information. I’m planning on getting a single millipede. I want something that isn’t too humungous, or super tiny. I’m having trouble finding a breed that would suit that requirement. Any information you could give me would be much appreciated. -Thank you
I’m gonna get a bumble bee Milli and a smoaky oak milli I’m so exited bc this is my first time millipede owners do I need to know anything about them? I’ve been doing tons of research
I heard the tonkinbolus dollfusi can use secretion to defend themselves. What kind of secretion is that and how harmful is it to other animals in the animal room?
ik heb op dit moment de Archispirostreptus gigas in een aquarium met iets van 30/40 babies. en ben nu aan het kijken om Tonkinbolus dollfusi te kopen. heb je nog tips voor die soort?
@@Awesomeness1245 this is an AMAZING setup and wonderful advice for the north american species as well. I have 4 species of Millipedes, including Narceus( giant north american) Keep a moisture gradient after setting up( only mist one side of the tank) to prevent illness.
Getting started with millipedes - Millipede care and setup
How many species of millipedes do you all have?
@@Geleedpotigencom i would like to have one but my parent dont want bugs in the house. even tho millipedes r not bugs lol
What a brilliant setup and care video. I've just got two Thyropygus allevatus uncinatus. Will your set up be OK for them?
Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Thanks andy
I have pink footed millipeds btw how do you tell the gender
video description
"Millipedes are actually QUITE to care for"
I think it's missing a word, like "quite easy" or "quite difficult".
As someone who is looking to get started with Millipedes this was really useful. Thanks!
Really great Video !!!
Thats acually the first time on TH-cam that there is no misinformation abaout the substrate, I am impressed👍🏼 I currently keep 11 Different Spezies of millipedes and I am in the hobby for almost 3 years now...
Again, realy great Video, left you a sub as well 😉
I have a millipede and a centipede.. Chicken Nugget (Centepede) and Chicken Salad (Millipede). The Chicken brothers.
i have never wanted to be someone's friend so bad
Los Pollos Hermanos
Damn, came here to say this but you beat me to it 😝
Omg I love that duo haha
funny chicken restaurant
really liked this video, very helpful - I've not had any millipedes for years so it was handy to have a refresher. Thanks.
Great video, I just got started with my first millipede, I have 1 giant pink foot (i believe female, I've only been able to handle her once so far) set up in a little 20x20x20 cm terrarium. Thanks for the tips!
I just got 14 Kentucky flat back millipedes from gardening I've been doing lots of research on how to keep them you've been very helpful ty. New to the hobby.
i have two of those!!! their names are deborah and gazebo i love them with all my heart
lots of useful information thank you
I really enjoyed this information. Thank you for sharing.
Volume is a bit low👍
I bought two millipedes yesterday out of impulse and I kinda regret it now. I can go collect leaves a few months from now in the fall, but I have no idea how to find pieces of rotten wood (not coniferous or evergreen) unless I go to a forest, but that's so much work just to get rotten wood... And it's hard to find stores here that sell organic black earth topsoil without people complaining about finding pieces of plastic and glass in the soil... The soil also smells strongly of manure and attracts flies apparently... Once these two pass away I don't think I'm going to own anymore, unless I can find good sources for substrate and wood.
*Edit:* Found a site that ships flake soil and dead leaves to my area. As for the topsoil, I just removed the sticks and pieces of plastic and stuff by hand. If I can keep my millipede alive for a few years, I might consider owning them again. I realized how absolutely adorable their little alien faces are!! My millipede has become my favourite pet invert.
I finally managed to find all the supplies that I need, but I might not even need those supplies for much longer. One of the millipedes is probably already dead. I think I might have drowned it while it was molting by spraying the enclosure with water daily. Wished you went into more detail about the watering process and when it's too dry or too wet to water.
That's sad to read, although I'm not sure it's possible to drown a millipede just by misting (unless you threw a bucket of water on her).
@ My second millipede molted successfully using only two weeks, while my first one had been underground for over a month, so I knew it was dead. I unearthed it and confirmed that it had died after molting. I took a photo and showed it to people, and someone who also accidentally killed their millipede by overwatering confirmed that mine had died the same way.
I would like to clarify that the substrate in the previous container was only about two inches deep. The ventilation holes were very small, and when sprayed daily, the soil became sopping wet, so yes it is definitely possible to drown a millipede in these conditions. Once my supplies (wood, leaves, flake soil) finally arrived after a few weeks, I mixed it all together and placed it in a bigger enclosure with better ventilation and moved my second millipede in there. Now I don't spray/mist anymore, I only pour water into the substrate and only once a month, and I make sure not to water when he's underground/molting out of paranoia. Just in case once a month is not enough, I also placed a shallow water dish in there so that he always has access to water. He is doing fine so far. If he continues to do well, I plan to get him a friend in the future to make up for the one that died.
I found 3 brown flat backed millipedes a few days ago while looking for isopods, I immediately put them in my collecting jar 😁 first time having millipedes as pets, (except one in my isopod terrarium which I must have grabbed with the forest soil), I'm super excited! For now they're living with the isopods, is there anything I should know?
This is the 4th video I've watched today in setting up milli tanks and so far it's the *best*. I'm subscribing just for this video. Use only hardwoods and hardwood leaves.
Keep a moisture gradient. You can feed sweet potato and zucchini as snacks.
Great video dude I’m only just getting into millipedes I’ve been making terrariums for a long time though, would it be okay to have smaller millipedes in a terrarium or don’t they do well in that kind of environment? Thank you
Informative Video 👏. What is the purpose of saw wood dust ?
It's not saw wood, this is wood that's been digrading with mushrooms.
It's soft easy digestible wood for them
Fantastic video. Very good information. I’m planning on getting a single millipede. I want something that isn’t too humungous, or super tiny. I’m having trouble finding a breed that would suit that requirement. Any information you could give me would be much appreciated. -Thank you
Something like Spirobolus would be in the middle
Narceus gets to about 4"😆
@@ThunderStruck15 scarlet
What millipedes are most active on top of substrate or climbing during day/early evening. I’d like something to watch often
Hello I would recommend florida ivory millipedes they are very very active
I’m gonna get a bumble bee Milli and a smoaky oak milli I’m so exited bc this is my first time millipede owners do I need to know anything about them? I’ve been doing tons of research
Interesting.
So can I take wood from outside?
I live in a forest reservation, it's really nice here.
Awesome video, thanks !
what are you using for ventilation? are there holes on the top?
I heard the tonkinbolus dollfusi can use secretion to defend themselves. What kind of secretion is that and how harmful is it to other animals in the animal room?
Great video. Thanks x
mooi man goede info
ga zo door
Thanks
When you talk about rotten wood, does it matter whether its soft or hardwood?
It should be hardwood
Thanks I understood a lot
What millipede dosent get really big for begginers and why plants can i use for their enclosures and what kind or mosses?
How often should I clean their container?
Where can you buy rotten wood powder or logs cause i cant find any and what sites to buy it on
Is it possible to get Chicobolus spinigerus (ivory millipedes) in the Netherlands? I hear they are a good and active beginner species
They are indeed and it's possible. We get them in every now and then
Very helpful thank you!
I HAVE THIS SPECIES I LOVE IT
Hey i really want a millipede what species should i get for a begginer?
Just got my giant African millipede today 😊 a lovely girl
Great video thank you
I have 4 milipedes now
ik heb op dit moment de Archispirostreptus gigas in een aquarium met iets van 30/40 babies. en ben nu aan het kijken om Tonkinbolus dollfusi te kopen. heb je nog tips voor die soort?
Vooral heel constant houden qua vochtigheid, ze houden niet van schommelingen. Ze eten voornamelijk rottend hout, bladeren,..
I'm planning on getting giant African millipede
Living the dream 🥺
I got them ☺️!!!
How to care blue giant millipede philippine species plsss answer
very nice video
Thank you!
Any tips for a north American millipede. My son has one he is 4 and wants to learn about him
Don't have any personal experience with these. Nice to see a 4 year old interested!
Thank you great video
I'm pretty sure he likes the substrate we made from watching your video thanks again
@@Awesomeness1245 this is an AMAZING setup and wonderful advice for the north american species as well.
I have 4 species of Millipedes, including Narceus( giant north american)
Keep a moisture gradient after setting up( only mist one side of the tank) to prevent illness.
hello! what species i can keep with giant african:)?
(all species not only melliepeds)
What beetles and millipedes can I keep together?
@@BlaisZeroni you shouldnt keep Millies with another type of animals, the Environmental needs are too different, even with millipedes and beetlelarvas
❤❤ If anyone is looking for amber millipedes let me know. I have many adults & babies.❤❤❤❤❤
Where did the hat go?
What hat? 😁
@@Geleedpotigencom I thought you had a hat on for every video but it was just the one lol nvm ;D
@@lycon7000 i put it on when i have a bad hair day
Make me want a millipede pet LOL seriously though.
Do iiiiiit 😁
Another question do small millipedes grow that big?
All depends on the species. Some species stay under 5cm as adult