Millipede care tools and calculators
This page brings together every XpertsPet tool for millipedes: 14 in all, across 11 topics including age, behavior, breeding, cost, environment and health. Pick a topic above to see its tools, or read on for a quick guide to what each group does and where to start.
Millipedes at a glance
A healthy millipede usually lives 5 to 10 years, so the care decisions you make now play out over a long time. Millipedes are detritivores, which shapes what you feed and how much. Most adults weigh around 1-200 g. They reach maturity at about 1.5 years old.
Millipedes need deep substrate rich in rotting hardwood and leaf litter, which is their actual food rather than an addition to it. They secrete a defensive fluid that can stain and irritate, so wash hands after handling.
The health problems vets see most often in millipedes include desiccation, failed molt, mite infestation and impaction from unsuitable substrate.
Millipede quick facts
| Measure | Millipede |
|---|---|
| Typical lifespan | 5–10 years |
| Adult weight | 0–7.1 oz (1–200 g) |
| Diet | Detritivore |
| Mature at | About 1.5 years |
| Clutch size | 10–200 eggs |
| Humidity | 70–85% |
Where to start
- Thinking about getting a millipede? Start with the cost tools to see what you are signing up for.
- Setting up a home? The housing calculators size the space and work out how much bedding or substrate you need.
- Unsure about feeding? The nutrition tools give a daily amount you can adjust as you go.
- Caring for an older millipede? The age tools show its life stage and what usually changes next.
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