American Giant Millipede
American Giant Millipede
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American Giant Millipede
Care Guide for American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus)
The American Giant Millipede, also known as Narceus americanus, is a fascinating and relatively easy-to-care-for arthropod. These millipedes are native to North America and are popular among exotic pet enthusiasts.
Housing:
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Enclosure:
- Use a glass or plastic terrarium with a secure lid to prevent escapes. Ensure good ventilation.
- Size of enclosure depends on amount of Millipedes you have. (I personally use 5-10 Gal tank for a group of 10+ adults)
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Substrate:
- Provide a substrate of at least 3 inches in depth. A mix of Organic soil, peat moss, and decomposing leaves works very well.
- Maintain substrate moisture by spraying it lightly with water. Keep it damp but not waterlogged.
Temperature and Humidity:
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Temperature:
- Keep the enclosure between 70-80°F (21-27°C) during the day.
- Use an side-tank heating pad if needed, but make sure to maintain a temperature gradient.
-
Humidity:
- Maintain humidity levels around 70-80%. Mist the enclosure regularly, ensuring it doesn't become too wet.
Lighting:
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Natural Light:
- Millipedes are nocturnal, so they don't require special lighting.
- Exposure to natural daylight is beneficial but avoid direct sunlight on the enclosure.
Diet:
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Feeding:
- Provide a diet rich in decaying organic matter. Offer a variety of vegetables, fruits, and leaves such as lettuce, carrots, apples, and oak leaves.
- Calcium supplements (cuttlebone) can be added occasionally.
-
Feeding Schedule:
- Feed your millipedes 2-3 times a week. Remove uneaten food promptly to prevent mold.
Enrichment:
-
Hideouts:
- Add hiding spots like cork bark, pieces of wood, etc. Millipedes enjoy burrowing, so provide plenty of substrate.
-
Climbing Opportunities:
- Place pieces of bark or vertically-oriented branches for climbing.
Social Interaction:
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Group Housing:
- American Giant Millipedes are social and can be kept in groups. Ensure adequate space and hiding spots to prevent aggression.
American Giant Millipede
Care Guide for American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus)
The American Giant Millipede, also known as Narceus americanus, is a fascinating and relatively easy-to-care-for arthropod. These millipedes are native to North America and are popular among exotic pet enthusiasts.
Housing:
-
Enclosure:
- Use a glass or plastic terrarium with a secure lid to prevent escapes. Ensure good ventilation.
- Size of enclosure depends on amount of Millipedes you have. (I personally use 5-10 Gal tank for a group of 10+ adults)
-
Substrate:
- Provide a substrate of at least 3 inches in depth. A mix of Organic soil, peat moss, and decomposing leaves works very well.
- Maintain substrate moisture by spraying it lightly with water. Keep it damp but not waterlogged.
Temperature and Humidity:
-
Temperature:
- Keep the enclosure between 70-80°F (21-27°C) during the day.
- Use an side-tank heating pad if needed, but make sure to maintain a temperature gradient.
-
Humidity:
- Maintain humidity levels around 70-80%. Mist the enclosure regularly, ensuring it doesn't become too wet.
Lighting:
-
Natural Light:
- Millipedes are nocturnal, so they don't require special lighting.
- Exposure to natural daylight is beneficial but avoid direct sunlight on the enclosure.
Diet:
-
Feeding:
- Provide a diet rich in decaying organic matter. Offer a variety of vegetables, fruits, and leaves such as lettuce, carrots, apples, and oak leaves.
- Calcium supplements (cuttlebone) can be added occasionally.
-
Feeding Schedule:
- Feed your millipedes 2-3 times a week. Remove uneaten food promptly to prevent mold.
Enrichment:
-
Hideouts:
- Add hiding spots like cork bark, pieces of wood, etc. Millipedes enjoy burrowing, so provide plenty of substrate.
-
Climbing Opportunities:
- Place pieces of bark or vertically-oriented branches for climbing.
Social Interaction:
-
Group Housing:
- American Giant Millipedes are social and can be kept in groups. Ensure adequate space and hiding spots to prevent aggression.
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Shipping can be very stressful on certain arthropods, but we try to minimize that by providing proper shipping conditions. We package everything securely and label boxes accordingly. Following this, In the unlikely event that your arthropods arrive in poor condition or deceased, please contact us within 2 hour of delivery. We will request photographs of the shipment and the arthropods for verification purposes. Depending on the situation, we will offer a replacement, refund, or store credit.
Click here to read Terms of service
Shipping can be very stressful on certain arthropods, but we try to minimize that by providing proper shipping conditions. We package everything securely and label boxes accordingly. Following this, In the unlikely event that your arthropods arrive in poor condition or deceased, please contact us within 2 hour of delivery. We will request photographs of the shipment and the arthropods for verification purposes. Depending on the situation, we will offer a replacement, refund, or store credit.
Orders are typically processed on our end and shipped within 1-2 business days. We only ship out MONDAYS & TUESDAYS. The estimated delivery time may vary depending on the shipping method and the recipient's location. Customers can expect to receive their packages within 1-3 business days from the shipping date.
Orders are typically processed on our end and shipped within 1-2 business days. We only ship out MONDAYS & TUESDAYS. The estimated delivery time may vary depending on the shipping method and the recipient's location. Customers can expect to receive their packages within 1-3 business days from the shipping date.
We bought a medium millipede from Crawl Mart and are very satisfied with our experience. Unfortunately, (and at no fault of the seller) our first millipede came dead on arrival but Danny was super helpful and immediately sent us another one, who came in healthy and great in condition. Her name is Inky :)
I'll definitely be buying from Crawl Mart again!
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Arrived in excellent condition! I will definitely look here first the next time I need to order something!
Granted we haven't seen them since we put them into their habitat but they arrived alive and well.
I won 5 in an Instagram contest, and they arrived safely and timely and have burrowed nicely into their new home. Great experience, will definitely order more insects and arachnids from CrawlMart in the future.
Wanted more diversity for my bloodlines, arrived well packaged and insulated. Only thing when choosing a size S (small, means teeney tiny》were smaller than expected but still 5 stars for service and packaging and the millipedes are all healthy
I love my new insect buddy! Little guy spends a lot of time out in the open eating, exploring, doing millipede things. My millipede was well shipped, and arrived as if nothing happened. Totally chill little guy. Highly recommend these as pets.
My pair arrived quickly and healthy :)