Anadenobolus monilicornis (Bumblebee Millipede) Coming In

[MrCrackerpants]

I have 16 Anadenobolus monilicornis (Bumblebee Millipede) coming in soon. I have Orin's book and a typical millipede set up (based on his book) ready for them. I am really hopefully that I can get this group breeding and I am confident they will do that under these conditions. I am wondering if anyone that has a breeding group of this species has discovered anything that can further my probability of success. I would imagine I am OK as this species is pretty hardy and tends to breed well in captivity throughout the year.

 

[3skulls]

Awesome!
Good luck with them.

Pics when you have them all set up.

 

[Cavedweller]

I seem to recall reading somewhere that this species has a relatively short lifespan (but makes up for it by breeding rapidly). I don't remember where I read that and have no idea if it's accurate. Anyone able to confirm/deny this?

(and yes we demand pics)

 

[MrCrackerpants]

OK THEN!! ; ) I'll get the pictures up when I get them.

 

[Elytra and Antenna]

Tip= cantaloupe

I seem to recall reading somewhere that this species has a relatively short lifespan (but makes up for it by breeding rapidly). I don't remember where I read that and have no idea if it's accurate. Anyone able to confirm/deny this?

(and yes we demand pics)

It's not true but adults can be easily killed. Adults can live a very long time.

 

[MrCrackerpants]

LOL!!

Tip= cantaloupe

^^This is what I was looking for^^

Thanks, Orin.

 

[shebeen]

They also enjoy cucumber.

 

[MrCrackerpants]

WoW!! That is a great picture. Are you using a typical millipede set up and temp? Is the cucumber organic? Any other details would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

 

[3skulls]

I want some!

 

[MrCrackerpants]

2 hours till they arrive... : )

 

[MrCrackerpants]

Here you go. : )

 

[3skulls]

Those are awesome looking.
Congrats!!

 

[MrCrackerpants]

Those are awesome looking.
Congrats!!

Thanks! : ) Yes, they are very cool. I bought 16 and got 18. : ) I am very excited to see if I can get them to reproduce. They seem to be great for handling.

 

[shebeen]

WoW!! That is a great picture. Are you using a typical millipede set up and temp? Is the cucumber organic? Any other details would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

Typical millipede set up based on recommendations from Orins' book. I used 2 inches of ground coco fiber for the base substrate, and, 2 inches of decaying oak leaves and coco fiber for the food substrate. There's also a layer of leaf litter on top. I didn't have access to much rotting hardwood, but they've done fine with just oak leaves and supplemental food. I keep them at around 75F.

Congrats on the new pedes. They look nice.

 

[MrCrackerpants]

Typical millipede set up based on recommendations from Orins' book. I used 2 inches of ground coco fiber for the base substrate, and, 2 inches of decaying oak leaves and coco fiber for the food substrate. There's also a layer of leaf litter on top. I didn't have access to much rotting hardwood, but they've done fine with just oak leaves and supplemental food. I keep them at around 75F.

Congrats on the new pedes. They look nice.

Thanks! It sounds like I have them set up correctly.

 

[Cavedweller]

Sweet pedes! Good luck breeding them and keep us updated on how they settle in.

(Man I must have the only pedes in the world who ignore cucumber)

 

[MrCrackerpants]

Sweet pedes! Good luck breeding them and keep us updated on how they settle in.

(Man I must have the only pedes in the world who ignore cucumber)

ThanksThanksThanks

 

[antinous]

They really look nice! Now I really want multiple different species of pedes haha

 

[Cavedweller]

That's how I feel. Gotta catch em all. I've got 4 species right now, not nearly enough.

 

[antinous]

That's how I feel. Gotta catch em all. I've got 4 species right now, not nearly enough.

Still better than zero! Haha