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	Millipedes
Crazy_Coyote Hobbyist Posts: 126 Kudos: 103 Votes: 17 Registered: 05-Sep-2005	has any one had experience with these cute little critters, because i was thinking about getting one, how big doese their tank need to be and what other stuff do they need and what do they eat
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	I used to collect several local species. There's not really much to it; a sponge for water supply and abundant food should yield good results.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	...And they don't really do much either. They pretty much just hide all day, and usually when you pick them up they will curl up. Also, most of them can excrete nasty smelling/toxic substances when they feel threatened. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	And regarding tank size, it needn't be very large; a medium sized Kritter Keeper will house one to four specimens, depending on what species you find/buy. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
djtj Fish Master Posts: 1764 Kudos: 885 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Feb-2003	I wouldn't suggest them. If you really want a wierd insect pet, get a tarantula or a scorpion. The schock value aside, they are more outgoing pets than millipedes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
Crazy_Coyote Hobbyist Posts: 126 Kudos: 103 Votes: 17 Registered: 05-Sep-2005	what about centipedes those weirder ones
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Centipedes are likely going to be more active, but they are predators and require live insects to eat (that's a problem for some people). Also, it's going to be a "look but don't touch" kind of thing, because nearly all of them are venomous and can inflict very painful bites (I believe that some species' bites require hospitalization as well). I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	All centipedes have maxallipids (sp?), thus, all are poisonous, IIRC. The smaller millipedes will release a musk that is barely noticable, and in any case, would much rather roll into a ball than spray. Larger, millipedes, however, can give you quite a whiff. Thus, given that you do not attempt to apply any sort of sharp blow to said millipede's head, it will not attempt to release it's hallucinogenic payload. They are also far more personable than other arthropods of similar nature and build. Last edited by Cup_of_Lifenoodles at 23-Oct-2005 13:44
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32
longhairedgit Fish Guru Lord of the Beasts Posts: 2502 Kudos: 1778 Votes: 29 Registered: 21-Aug-2005	Most millipede toxin is actually a cyanide derivative. They release it copiously after death. Lemurs even use then to get high and mong out in trees. Giant african millipedes are cool though, and they breed really fast, just put some moist peat ,some rotting wood, and some leaf litter in a tank and watch em go. Give em a bit or fresh fruit and veg too, but beware of insecticides.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:32


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