Q&A for How to Make a Millipede Habitat

Millipedes produce a yellow-like substance that acts as a defense mechanism. This chemical, which contains cyanide-like compounds, is toxic and can be harmful to humans. When threatened, millipedes secrete this yellowish material to deter predators. It can cause skin irritation and staining, so wash them off as soon as possible if you come into contact with the substance.

To find your pet millipede, turn over a large rock or damp log and look for some dark-colored, tightly curled creatures. You can scoop your millipede pet into an insect collection jar with a bit of damp soil and keep him there until you get him into his new home.

You need to find something much larger than that for a millipede habitat. It is suggested to have a 5-10 gallon container.

A cup is not enough space; you need to relocate your millipede to a larger environment.

Millipedes tend to have a cylinder-shaped body with two legs per body segment. Some varieties are shaped very much like worms, save for their tiny feet. Centipedes, on the other hand, are not from the same genus or species as millipedes. These fast-moving and carnivorous insects have only 1 set of legs per body segment and two large antennae on their heads, both longer than their legs.They are flat in appearance, wider than they are tall. Unlike millipedes, many centipedes are also venomous, and some can even have visible fangs.

Yes, this is totally fine. Millipedes are meant to burrow, and enjoy it a lot.

It depends on what kind of weed you're talking about. If that particular weed is not already present in the millipede's natural habitat, do not put it there as it may harm the ecosystem.

Yes, as long as you wash out the inside of the container before using it.

Yes they do, and they not only need soil, they need a mixture of soil, peat moss, moss, leaves, decaying wood.

Yes. If you are talking about eco earth, then yes, this would be brilliant. However, make sure to provide leaf litter as extra food.

No, but you can replace it with eggshells, which you can mix into the soil.

Yes, a plastic box would work as long, as it is big enough. it should measure 5 gallons or more.

That is mostly all you will need. But also add some eggshells and coco-fiber into the substrate. if your house isn't from 72-80ºF, then get a heat mat as well.

Yes, as long as they are the same species. Just be warned that if they are male and female, then they will breed.

Heating lamps actually are not good for millipedes, so don't use one. As long as you house is from 72 to 80 degrees, then they will be fine. if you need a heat source, then use a heat mat.

Don't touch millipede eggshells as they are extremely fragile. Leave them alone and after some waiting, you'll have lots of tiny baby millipedes.

Two inches of substrate is enough for a millipede enclosure. You could put more, but it would probably be too much.

Yes! They love eating strawberries and will enjoy overripe ones too. Give it other fruits too.

Actually, some millipedes like the Giant African Millipede, Giant American Millipede, Bumblebee Millipede are domesticated millipedes and are kept as pets in lots of places. It is not cruel as long as you provide your millipedes with lots of love, a good habitat, food, water and care.

If you're asking about the vivarium for the millipede, then no, as they will climb up the cardboard and escape easily.