Clovers for Bumblebee Millipedes

[millipedie]

Hi!

I’m new to this, and I’m trying to make sure all my bases are covered before I jump into owning millipedes. I’m planning to get two Bumblebee Millipedes, but I’m debating what live plants I would want to include. One of those plants were clover, but I don’t know if that is safe to introduce. Any opinions or advice is appreciated!

Thank you!

 

[Wolfram1]

they will want a dark environment full of dirt to dig, white-rotten wood and mature leaf litter to graze on permanently, bark for structural hides, etc all while you occasionally give them other food as well.

Slightly damp, but not wet. A hard balance to keep as you likely add water indirectly with each feeding.

Not sure how you want to keep any plants alive in that kind of environment...

 

[millipedie]

I’ve seen a good amount of people use live plants in their enclosures. I just was asking if clover was safe for them, if it would hurt them if they were casually munching on it.

 

[Brewser]

Welcome to Arachnoboards,
Congratulations on your upcoming endeavor.
Nice Choices all around.
Great Advice given in this regard.
Best Wishes, and...
Try not to get a "Bee in Your Bonnet" as 'They' say. lol

 

[millipedie]

Thank you!!! Hahah

 

[Wolfram1]

Clover should be fine, though you'd really have to look up each species seperately to be sure. In any case i wouldn't worry too much about them eating leaves they can't digest, more about keeping good conditions. Making sure things don't devolve into a swamp can be challanging at first as it all depends on your setup (including the ventilation and temperature) and care (feeding fruit or vegetables will add water for example).

I would not try to keep live plants in there from the get go. That said its probably not impossible.

If you can, try to emulate people who have proven to have managed to breed them.

Anyone can throw some animals in a nice looking enclosure and take some pictures but only the ones that make it work long time are worth emulating. Keep that in mind when you do your research.

 

[Kada]

Hardest part will be providing enough light to the clover. Most species like full and many are used in agriculture for green manure during crop rotate in open fields. Their ligh requirements might be too high for what you provide.