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Florida Ivory Millipede

I found one of these Florida Ivory Millipedes (your site helped me identify it), but I can't find any information on whether they are dangerous or not. Is it safe for me to keep it as a pet, or should I let it go? I always wanted a pet millipede, but not one that will hurt me. They need a cuttlebone, I read, and rotting leaves. Is that correct? I would like to keep it, but I don't want to accidently kill it. Please let me know.
Steph
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Contributed by stephanies on 3 April, 2007 - 11:34am

Steph, If you've always wa
Steph,

If you've always wanted a pet mill, this would be a nice one to keep. As a defence they release mild (to humans) chemicals when handled roughly.

Cuttlebone and rotting hard-wood leaves would be good. You also need some lightly-sandy soil and could throw in some dry dog food at times.

See the Narceus americanus thread for more rearing info

They also seem to breed relatively easily in captivity. Keep moist but not wet.

Steven
… Steven Barney, 3 April, 2007 - 2:49pm login or register to post comments

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