Giant African Millipede Care Guide
Complete care guide covering grooming, exercise, nutrition, environment, and preventive healthcare for Giant African Millipede.
Daily Care Requirements
| Exercise Needs | Low - slow continuous movement; explores enclosure at night |
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| Grooming Frequency | None - maintain moist substrate; provide calcium sources; remove old food |
| Annual Exam Focus | Segment condition, leg movement coordination, mite check between segments, weight, coloration |
Nutrition & Weight Management
| Obesity Risk | Very Low |
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| Ideal Body Condition | 3 |
Environment & Housing
| Temperature | 22-27°C (72-80°F); moderate warmth |
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| Humidity | 70-80%; moist substrate essential; mist daily; leaf litter layer |
| Diet Type | Decaying leaf litter (primary), cucumber, sweet potato, apple, banana, cuttlebone/calcium powder supplement |
Size & Physical Characteristics
| Adult Weight | 0.03–0.06 kg |
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| Lifespan | 7–10 years |