Those things freak me out! But not as much as centipedes do. -_- You're brave for wanting one, I've heard their bites hurt like a b-word, and that they're poison. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. ;-;
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Those things freak me out! But not as much as centipedes do. -_- You're brave for wanting one, I've heard their bites hurt like a b-word, and that they're poison. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. ;-;
I actually had a pet centipede before!! You cant handle them, but they actually make amazing and interesting pets. A bit hard to clean up after however, and transport.
I actually had a pet centipede before!! You cant handle them, but they actually make amazing and interesting pets. A bit hard to clean up after however, and transport.
Oh whoops, pardon my mistake! I always assumed that millipedes and centipedes were classified as bugs, not as arthropods. Well, you learn something new each day
Oh whoops, pardon my mistake! I always assumed that millipedes and centipedes were classified as bugs, not as arthropods. Well, you learn something new each day
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Oh whoops, pardon my mistake! I always assumed that millipedes and centipedes were classified as bugs, not as arthropods. Well, you learn something new each day
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What's the difference? o.O
Kalanchoe wrote on 2017-01-29:
Oh whoops, pardon my mistake! I always assumed that millipedes and centipedes were classified as bugs, not as arthropods. Well, you learn something new each day
@Thesarcasticfox
Us bug people are possibly at least a little crazy. My brother's mantis broke his raptorial arms and is having difficulty catching food, so I impaled a cricket and rubbed its guts on his face. *shudders* Definitely one of the less fun aspects of mantis ownership, but I'll do whatever I need to if it's for my pets' health.
But yeah, still a little crazy. ^-^
Us bug people are possibly at least a little crazy. My brother's mantis broke his raptorial arms and is having difficulty catching food, so I impaled a cricket and rubbed its guts on his face. *shudders* Definitely one of the less fun aspects of mantis ownership, but I'll do whatever I need to if it's for my pets' health.
But yeah, still a little crazy. ^-^
@Thesarcasticfox
Us bug people are possibly at least a little crazy. My brother's mantis broke his raptorial arms and is having difficulty catching food, so I impaled a cricket and rubbed its guts on his face. *shudders* Definitely one of the less fun aspects of mantis ownership, but I'll do whatever I need to if it's for my pets' health.
But yeah, still a little crazy. ^-^
Us bug people are possibly at least a little crazy. My brother's mantis broke his raptorial arms and is having difficulty catching food, so I impaled a cricket and rubbed its guts on his face. *shudders* Definitely one of the less fun aspects of mantis ownership, but I'll do whatever I need to if it's for my pets' health.
But yeah, still a little crazy. ^-^
@AceLizard
Yep, as long as you know the tree hasn't been sprayed with anything it should be good. A lot of people will pop the sticks/leaves in the oven to sterilize them of unwanted pests. I don't know the times offhand but if you google it I'm sure you will get suggested temps/times depending on the size/thickness of the pieces of wood.
As for the repti-cal I know I've seen a number of people use reptile based calcium products for their millipedes so I would think it would be a perfectly acceptable source.
Edit: Forgot to add yes coco coir works as a great medium to help create the substrate.
@partypiggy98
Although I've never ordered from them I can tell you they are a trusted source when it comes to a number of inverts. If you are unsure of how much substrate you need for your tank I suggest emailing them as they will likely be able to easily tell you how much to purchase to get the job done for your setup.
Yep, as long as you know the tree hasn't been sprayed with anything it should be good. A lot of people will pop the sticks/leaves in the oven to sterilize them of unwanted pests. I don't know the times offhand but if you google it I'm sure you will get suggested temps/times depending on the size/thickness of the pieces of wood.
As for the repti-cal I know I've seen a number of people use reptile based calcium products for their millipedes so I would think it would be a perfectly acceptable source.
Edit: Forgot to add yes coco coir works as a great medium to help create the substrate.
@partypiggy98
Although I've never ordered from them I can tell you they are a trusted source when it comes to a number of inverts. If you are unsure of how much substrate you need for your tank I suggest emailing them as they will likely be able to easily tell you how much to purchase to get the job done for your setup.
@AceLizard
Yep, as long as you know the tree hasn't been sprayed with anything it should be good. A lot of people will pop the sticks/leaves in the oven to sterilize them of unwanted pests. I don't know the times offhand but if you google it I'm sure you will get suggested temps/times depending on the size/thickness of the pieces of wood.
As for the repti-cal I know I've seen a number of people use reptile based calcium products for their millipedes so I would think it would be a perfectly acceptable source.
Edit: Forgot to add yes coco coir works as a great medium to help create the substrate.
@partypiggy98
Although I've never ordered from them I can tell you they are a trusted source when it comes to a number of inverts. If you are unsure of how much substrate you need for your tank I suggest emailing them as they will likely be able to easily tell you how much to purchase to get the job done for your setup.
Yep, as long as you know the tree hasn't been sprayed with anything it should be good. A lot of people will pop the sticks/leaves in the oven to sterilize them of unwanted pests. I don't know the times offhand but if you google it I'm sure you will get suggested temps/times depending on the size/thickness of the pieces of wood.
As for the repti-cal I know I've seen a number of people use reptile based calcium products for their millipedes so I would think it would be a perfectly acceptable source.
Edit: Forgot to add yes coco coir works as a great medium to help create the substrate.
@partypiggy98
Although I've never ordered from them I can tell you they are a trusted source when it comes to a number of inverts. If you are unsure of how much substrate you need for your tank I suggest emailing them as they will likely be able to easily tell you how much to purchase to get the job done for your setup.
@Ryanna Centipedes are the poison ones! less legs, more bitey. Millipedes are more legs, less bitey (at least, thats how i remember it)
@Ryanna Centipedes are the poison ones! less legs, more bitey. Millipedes are more legs, less bitey (at least, thats how i remember it)
@AceLizard
Yes I know.
Ergh I used to live in a state where the big centipedes live, forgot their name. But they could reach a foot long. Never saw one thankfully.
I just wasn't sure if millipedes were poison also.
Yes I know.
Ergh I used to live in a state where the big centipedes live, forgot their name. But they could reach a foot long. Never saw one thankfully.
I just wasn't sure if millipedes were poison also.
@AceLizard
Yes I know.
Ergh I used to live in a state where the big centipedes live, forgot their name. But they could reach a foot long. Never saw one thankfully.
I just wasn't sure if millipedes were poison also.
Yes I know.
Ergh I used to live in a state where the big centipedes live, forgot their name. But they could reach a foot long. Never saw one thankfully.
I just wasn't sure if millipedes were poison also.
I have to giggle a little bit. If Millipedes are not animals, are they plants, fungus, or bacteria (not listing all the categories.)?
I wish you luck with your new pet, I would not want a giant bug in my room, but I am happy that you have found a critter that works for you. :)
I wish you luck with your new pet, I would not want a giant bug in my room, but I am happy that you have found a critter that works for you. :)
I have to giggle a little bit. If Millipedes are not animals, are they plants, fungus, or bacteria (not listing all the categories.)?
I wish you luck with your new pet, I would not want a giant bug in my room, but I am happy that you have found a critter that works for you. :)
I wish you luck with your new pet, I would not want a giant bug in my room, but I am happy that you have found a critter that works for you. :)