Amber Banded Millipede (Pelmatojulus ligulatus) Care Sheet

Quick Facts

Behavior

• Docile and slow-moving; rarely defensive.

• Rolls into a tight spiral when threatened.

• Social species; enjoys group housing if space allows.

• Active primarily at night; hides under substrate and leaf litter during the day.

Enclosure Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 20–30 liters for a small group; larger for multiple adults

• Substrate: 5–10 cm of coconut fiber, soil mix, or leaf litter; keep slightly moist

• Decor: Logs, cork bark, rocks, leaf litter, moss

• Humidity: 75–85% (essential for molting and hydration)

• Temperature:

  • Day: 22–27°C

  • Night: 20–24°C

• Lighting: Indirect or low light; avoid bright lights

• Ventilation: Moderate airflow to prevent mold while maintaining humidity

Compatibility

• Social; can house multiple individuals together.

• Avoid predatory invertebrates that may stress or harm them.

• Non-aggressive with other millipede species if space is sufficient.

Diet

• Detritivore; feeds primarily on decaying plant matter.

• Foods:

  • Leaf litter

  • Decayed vegetables and fruits (apple, carrot, cucumber)

  • Occasional calcium supplementation via cuttlebone or calcium powder

• Feed small amounts daily; remove moldy or uneaten food promptly.

Care Tips

• Maintain consistently moist substrate for hydration and healthy molting.

• Provide hiding spaces with leaf litter or logs.

• Avoid overhandling; millipedes are delicate.

• Keep enclosure away from direct sunlight or extreme heat.

• Clean enclosure every 2–4 weeks; remove waste and mold.

Breeding

• Oviparous; lays eggs in substrate.

• Eggs hatch in 2–4 months depending on temperature and humidity.

• Juveniles require higher humidity and soft food sources.

• Multiple juveniles can be housed together if space allows.

Visual Quick Guide

• 🏠 Enclosure: ≥20–30 L, moist substrate, hiding spots

• 🌡️ Temp: Day 22–27°C / Night 20–24°C

• 💧 Humidity: 75–85%

• 🍴 Diet: Detritivore (leaf litter, vegetables, fruits)

• 🕒 Activity: Nocturnal / crepuscular

• ⚠️ Stress: Avoid handling; provide hides

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