WeightedAbyss75
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Hola! Over the past few weeks, I have been considering millipedes as my next addition to my collection, and I have a few questions:
What millipedes at good beginners? I hear O. ornatus, but are there any more colorful species? Not too well versed in myriapods, so just looking for other options. I have seen T. macropygus, and feather millipedes that peak my interest. Are they difficult to care for?
Also, is it important to have rotting wood in with them? I have plenty of cork bark, but how would I rot it if necessary?
One last thing, what about mold? I figure mold would be an issue with moist enclosure + rotting wood, but many of them like the rot. Is fungal growth and mold a huge deal?
Sorry if these are noob questions. Just want to make sure of what I am getting into. As long as I can get millipedes down, I'm sure isopods will come naturally as well (also want to keep species of isopod as well).
Gracias, Abyss
What millipedes at good beginners? I hear O. ornatus, but are there any more colorful species? Not too well versed in myriapods, so just looking for other options. I have seen T. macropygus, and feather millipedes that peak my interest. Are they difficult to care for?
Also, is it important to have rotting wood in with them? I have plenty of cork bark, but how would I rot it if necessary?
One last thing, what about mold? I figure mold would be an issue with moist enclosure + rotting wood, but many of them like the rot. Is fungal growth and mold a huge deal?
Sorry if these are noob questions. Just want to make sure of what I am getting into. As long as I can get millipedes down, I'm sure isopods will come naturally as well (also want to keep species of isopod as well).
Gracias, Abyss