Live Pet Ivory Millipede

Description: Millipedes are some of the oldest animals to live on land. Despite their name, millipedes do not actually have a thousand legs, but they are famous for having lots of them, often dozens or even into the hundreds. Most body segments have four legs, giving millipedes their slow, wave-like crawl. These many-legged arthropods break down fallen leaves, rotting wood, and other decaying material, much like earthworms. As they feed, they also take in nutrients from the soil around them. Unlike centipedes, millipedes are not venomous. They can secrete a noxious chemical when frightened, but even giant millipedes are gentle arthropods that tolerate careful handling. To learn how to provide the best care for your new pet, check out our Complete Millipede Care Guide!

Species: Ivory Millipede Live Pet

Normal Pet Size at Maturity: Up to 4 inches long

Average Lifespan: 5 to 10 years

Basic Diet: For full feeding information, check out the What to Feed Your Millipede section of our Care Guide! Daily diet consists of high-quality soil, decaying leaves, & decaying wood.

Minimum Enclosure Size: 10 gallons minimum, but they will appreciate larger if you have room! If you are housing multiple millipedes, increase your enclosure size accordingly. To learn how to cultivate the best enclosure for your pet, check out the Habitat section of our Millipede Care Guide!

Habitat Necessities:

• 10 + gallon terrarium sized appropriately for the number and species of millipedes
  
• Tight-fitting lid
  
• Millipede friendly soil
  
• Optional springtail culture
  
• Décor like driftwood, Mopani wood, cork bark, moss, or ornaments
  
• Dried pesticide-free leaves, such as oak and magnolia
  
• Live or artificial plants
  
• Food options such as millipede food, fish food, or invertebrate jelly
  
• Occasional fresh vegetables and fruit
  
• Lighting Heat source such as ceramic heat emitter, bulb, or heat mat
  
• Timer
  
• Thermometer/Hygrometer

Does this Pet Need a Roommate? YES! It is recommended to avoid mixing millipedes species; however, millipedes are often communal in nature. Millipedes can be happily housed individually, in pairs, or in groups with an appropriately sized habitat.

Safety Tips for You and Your Pet: It is recommended to closely monitor any new pet for 30 days in their own enclosure to observe signs of illness, prevent the spread of potential diseases, and to limit stress while your pet acclimates to their new home. All new pets should be seen by a veterinarian within 14 days of purchase to establish care and discuss a health and wellness plan. All animals can potentially carry viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases contagious to humans. Thoroughly wash your hands with warm, soapy water before and after contact with any pet or its habitat. Adults should assist children with hand washing after contact with a pet or its enclosure. Use caution when handling pets, and remember they may bite or scratch, especially when stressed.

Vet Assured: Pets purchased at PetSmart are part of our exclusive Vet Assured program, designed by PetSmart veterinarians to help improve the health and well-being of our pets. Our vendors meet a high standard in caring for pets and screening them for common illnesses, including Zoonotic diseases. This program also includes specific standards for in-store pet care.

When to Contact a Veterinarian: Contact a veterinarian experienced with invertebrates if you notice:

• visible injuries or missing limbs
  
• prolonged inactivity combined with visible shriveling
  
• unusual discharge beyond normal defensive secretions
  
• if multiple millipedes in the group show symptoms at once

The PetSmart Promise: If your pet becomes ill during the initial 14-day period, or if you're not satisfied for any reason, PetSmart will gladly replace the pet or refund the purchase price.