African Giant Millipede (Archispirostreptus
gigas)
| Taxonomy: |
|
| Kingdom: |
Amimalia |
| Phylum: |
Arthropoda |
| Class: |
Diplopoda |
| Order: |
Polydesmida |
| Family: |
Eurydesmidae |
| Tribe: |
- |
| Genus: |
Archispirostreptus |
| Species: |
gigas |
| Year: |
- |
| Distribution: |
Africa, Madagascar. |
They are one of the most widely kept and most popular
millipedes. They have been recorded as large as
15 inches in length! These is one of the hardyest
millipede and great for beginners. Their lifespan
is 5-8 years. Archispirostreptus gigas will defecate
when threatened, and turn your fingers purple. If
regularly and gently handling they will stop this
habit.
Diet: Leafs, Moss, Fruits and vegetables.
Adult. |
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