Can millipedes be kept as pets?

Millipedes can be kept as pets, there are many beautiful large species. They live on the ground and can be fed with fruit, mushrooms and dead leaves. read more

In temperate zones the millipedes generally become just 1 to 2 cm in lenght and are not kept as pets. Keeping millipedes as pets This general description for keeping millipedes holds for most millipede species, but not all. read more

There are a variety of millipedes kept as pets that are generally called giant millipedes or giant African millipedes (Archispirostreptus spp, Scaphiostreptus spp). There are several species available, but there is often confusion over the exact species since species identification can be quite difficult in living specimens, and there appears to be some dispute over the correct scientific names of some millipedes. read more

Introduction: Millipedes are among the easiest pet bugs to care for. Millipede enthusiasts enjoy the fact that many species get quite large and can be kept together in colonies. Millipedes are generally safe to handle, but all species should be considered dangerous to the extent that they are capable of emitting toxic chemicals. read more