Blue Leg Millipede | Alienostreptus bicolripes
Live Animals Are Click and Collect Only
Please note that we do not ship live animals. You can order online and collect in store.
| Common Name | Blue Leg Millipede |
| Scientific Name | Alienostreptus bicolripes |
| Origin | East Africa |
| Adult Size | 10–15 cm |
| Lifespan | 5–7 years |
| Activity | Nocturnal, terrestrial detritivore |
Behavior
-
Calm, slow-moving, and easy to care for.
-
Nocturnal; most active during the evening and night.
-
Spends time burrowing in substrate or hiding under wood and leaf litter.
-
May curl into a tight spiral if disturbed.
Enclosure Requirements
-
Tank Size: Minimum 20 liters for a small group
-
Substrate: 10–15 cm of soil, coconut fiber, leaf litter, and decaying wood
-
Decor: Cork bark, logs, leaves, and moss for hiding and climbing
-
Humidity: 70–85%
-
Temperature:
-
Day: 22–26°C
-
Night: 20–22°C
-
-
Lighting: Low light; avoid bright direct light
-
Ventilation: Moderate airflow while maintaining humidity
Compatibility
-
Social species; can be housed in small groups.
-
Avoid housing with predatory insects or animals that may harm millipedes.
Diet
-
Detritivorous; feeds on decaying organic material:
-
Leaf litter
-
Decaying wood
-
Soft fruits and vegetables (banana, cucumber, apple)
-
-
Provide calcium source such as cuttlebone or crushed eggshell.
-
Remove spoiled food to prevent mold.
Care Tips
-
Maintain moist substrate but avoid waterlogging.
-
Provide deep substrate for burrowing and natural behavior.
-
Spot-clean regularly and replace substrate periodically.
-
Avoid excessive handling; millipedes can release defensive chemicals if stressed.
Breeding
-
Oviparous; females lay eggs in moist substrate.
-
Juveniles develop slowly and remain hidden in the substrate during early stages.
-
Stable humidity and temperature support successful breeding.
Visual Quick Guide
-
🏠 Enclosure: ≥20 L, deep moist substrate, wood, leaves
-
🌡️ Temp: Day 22–26°C / Night 20–22°C
-
💧 Humidity: 70–85%
-
🍴 Diet: Leaf litter, decaying wood, fruits, vegetables
-
🕒 Activity: Nocturnal, burrowing detritivore
-
⚠️ Stress: Provide deep substrate, moisture, and minimal handling
Please note: We don't ship live animals. You can order online and choose click and collect, and we will hold it for you.
