{"product_id":"amber-banded-millipede","title":"Amber Banded Millipede","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eAmber Banded Millipede (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePelmatojulus ligulatus\u003c\/em\u003e) Care Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"576\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"267\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"278\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"321\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eAmber Banded Millipede\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"370\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"384\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePelmatojulus ligulatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"449\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"404\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"403\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"449\"\u003eWest Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"467\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"479\"\u003e12–18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"521\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"495\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"521\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e4–6 years in captivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"576\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"537\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eActivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eNocturnal \/ crepuscular detritivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"581\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eBehavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eDocile and slow-moving; rarely defensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eRolls into a tight spiral when threatened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eSocial species; enjoys group housing if space allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eActive primarily at night; hides under substrate and leaf litter during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eEnclosure Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 20–30 liters for a small group; larger for multiple adults\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 cm of coconut fiber, soil mix, or leaf litter; keep slightly moist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Logs, cork bark, rocks, leaf litter, moss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–85% (essential for molting and hydration)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eDay: 22–27°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eNight: 20–24°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indirect or low light; avoid bright lights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eVentilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate airflow to prevent mold while maintaining humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eSocial; can house multiple individuals together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eAvoid predatory invertebrates that may stress or harm them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eNon-aggressive with other millipede species if space is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eDetritivore; feeds primarily on decaying plant matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eFoods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eLeaf litter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eDecayed vegetables and fruits (apple, carrot, cucumber)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eOccasional calcium supplementation via cuttlebone or calcium powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eFeed small amounts daily; remove moldy or uneaten food promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eMaintain consistently moist substrate for hydration and healthy molting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2058\"\u003eProvide hiding spaces with leaf litter or logs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003eAvoid overhandling; millipedes are delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eKeep enclosure away from direct sunlight or extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eClean enclosure every 2–4 weeks; remove waste and mold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2234\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eOviparous; lays eggs in substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003eEggs hatch in 2–4 months depending on temperature and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eJuveniles require higher humidity and soft food sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eMultiple juveniles can be housed together if space allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eVisual Quick Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e🏠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2536\"\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥20–30 L, moist substrate, hiding spots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eTemp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Day 22–27°C \/ Night 20–24°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–85%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e🍴 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detritivore (leaf litter, vegetables, fruits)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e🕒 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eActivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nocturnal \/ crepuscular\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2809\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2766\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eStress:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid handling; provide hides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive Animals Are Click and Collect Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note that we do not ship live animals. 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