How Do You Care For Giant African Millipedes?
Anyone who wants a pet that is easy to care for should consider a giant African millipede. This many-legged critter does not need to be walked or have its litter changed on a regular basis, making it a perfect first-time pet. Keep reading to find out how easy it is to keep a pet millipede. House the millipede in an five- to 10-gallon aquarium. The millipede’s comfort is a main concern; he should be able to stretch his entire body out along the width of the tank, with the length of the aquarium measuring twice the millipede’s outstretched body. Millipedes can escape, making a cover a necessity. Cover the bottom of the aquarium with four inches of peat moss. Provide the millipede with a hollow log, since they like to sleep and stay hidden during the day. For this reason, the tank doesn’t need a light source. Mist the millipede and peat moss daily. Do not oversaturate the moss, but keep it moist. Saturate a cotton ball and put it in a shallow jar lid. This will provide the pet with water,
