bigdummy
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- May 4, 2019
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I wasn’t sure what to title this but I honestly don’t know what to do, I adore most bugs & especially millipedes! I plan to go into entomology when I get through uni. But I’ve been having bad scares and nightmares after getting my own millipede “Honey” she’s (assumed she) a bumblebee millipede not sure of age but she’s very small- I love her to bits but I’m terrified of the tank!!!
My main fear is other bugs showing up in the tank, I’ve had her for at least a week & the tank at least two. The tank is full with around 5-8L of millipede mixes containing eco earth potting soil or peat dead leaves rotting soft woods and fine cuttlebone pieces. The tank is kept in my room usually kept around 23-25C depending on my room temp. The tank is sprayed daily with fresh water. I also have springtails in with her. I did give her a slice of cucumber im not sure she ate- but when I took it out I found tiny transparent worms under it!! I Assume these are nematodes... I washed it before putting it in however accidentally left it for around 2 days rather than 1 though my scares and nightmares started before then... for one reason things like grubs, maggots & parasites are my biggest fears could anyone help me? (I’ve handled grubs in the past & loved it but they seem to be something I’m most scared of showing up unexpectedly )
Is it common to get extra bugs in with millipedes over time? Or am I just being a Whimp? I’m honestly so scared I’ve considered getting rid & donating her to my college which is hate to do because I love her!!
My main fear is other bugs showing up in the tank, I’ve had her for at least a week & the tank at least two. The tank is full with around 5-8L of millipede mixes containing eco earth potting soil or peat dead leaves rotting soft woods and fine cuttlebone pieces. The tank is kept in my room usually kept around 23-25C depending on my room temp. The tank is sprayed daily with fresh water. I also have springtails in with her. I did give her a slice of cucumber im not sure she ate- but when I took it out I found tiny transparent worms under it!! I Assume these are nematodes... I washed it before putting it in however accidentally left it for around 2 days rather than 1 though my scares and nightmares started before then... for one reason things like grubs, maggots & parasites are my biggest fears could anyone help me? (I’ve handled grubs in the past & loved it but they seem to be something I’m most scared of showing up unexpectedly )
Is it common to get extra bugs in with millipedes over time? Or am I just being a Whimp? I’m honestly so scared I’ve considered getting rid & donating her to my college which is hate to do because I love her!!