The numbers
Enclosure
30 × 20 × 20 cm
Diet
Decomposing wood & leaves; veg/fruit · Veg 2x/week; leaf litter always
Temperature
24–28°C
Humidity
70–85%
Identity
Order / Family
Spirobolida
IUCN / CITES
Not evaluated; no CITES listing
Difficulty
Beginner
Commonality
Very common; hardy starter species
Adult size
6–8 cm
Lifespan
Up to ~10 yrs (typ. 3–5)
Growth rate
Moderate–fast
Activity & niche
Detritivore, nocturnal burrower
Temperament
Docile, shy
Venom / defense
Harmless; secretes irritant defensive fluid — wash hands, avoid eyes
Price (THB)
50–200
Enclosure and conditions
Temperature
24–28°C
Humidity
70–85%
Min. enclosure
30x20x20 cm for a group
Substrate
6–8 cm coco fibre + rotting wood + leaf litter
Hides / decor / water
Cork bark, leaf litter, moss; water dish
Diet
Staple food
Decomposing wood & leaves; veg/fruit
Feeding frequency
Veg 2x/week; leaf litter always
Supplements
Cuttlebone / calcium always available
Behaviour and handling
Handling
Gentle, brief only; wash hands after, avoid eyes
Communal
Yes – communal, breeds readily in colonies
Defense / stress signs
Coiling, mild fluid secretion
Reproduction
Reproduction
Prolific egg-layer; easy to breed
Common health problems
Common health issues
SignsDehydration, mites, low-calcium molts
Red flags / quarantine
SignsQuarantine wild-caught
Good to know
- A common Asian 'weed' millipede, often the first pet millipede in the region.
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