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Arachnolord
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I have this species and they are:
1) Sometimes confused with centipedes by the layman "mt. manabo_centipede along the trail" because this species is very fast in good temperatures, very nimble, and very colorful. It certainly has an aggressive look.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40037595@N00/93494292/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32291554@N08/3120171516/in/pool-405546@N25/
2) Defensive, they will produce defensive excretions but the excretions are less potent than the ladybug smell. One of mine looked like the back legs were not functioning, but it was wiping its excretions from its bottom to my hand. From what I can tell, they don't even stain, but certain individuals are prone to releasing it.
3) Common on "several Philippine islands, most notably Negros island". They are supposed to breed well in captivity as long as plenty of forest matter is provided. They almost ignore vegetables and fruits in my care, preferring to feed on rotting wood and leaves. They need humidity above 90% and temps around 24 C, or 75 F being ideal.
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?169653-Negros-millipede&highlight=flameleg
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/sho...-Pedes-ID-pls.&highlight=philippine+millipede
4) Do carry natural mites, but the mites easily fall off.
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/sho...-my-FireLeg-Millipede..&highlight=Trigoniulus
5) have a very glossy body which reaches 14cm or 5-6 inches.
6) Takes over a week to molt. About 5-6 to actually shed the old skin, and then 3-5 to get moving again.
7) The gonopods in the male are hidden, like in this photo (not mine)
8) The red striped version can be purchased through Ken the Bug Guy: http://www.kenthebugguy.com/pet-mil...g-millipede-sub-adult-awesome-millipedes.html
Black body version (brilliant legs according to two accounts http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/sho.....Find...this...millipede!&highlight=flameleg) at Bugs in Cyberspace: http://shop.bugsincyberspace.com/Flameleg-Millipede-Trigoniulus-macropygus-bic509.htm
These must be different species or something. I would assume that BIG's millipede breeds more easily but I have nothing with which to back this up.
I will update this post when I find out more. If you have any information or pictures to add, please post.
1) Sometimes confused with centipedes by the layman "mt. manabo_centipede along the trail" because this species is very fast in good temperatures, very nimble, and very colorful. It certainly has an aggressive look.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/40037595@N00/93494292/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32291554@N08/3120171516/in/pool-405546@N25/
2) Defensive, they will produce defensive excretions but the excretions are less potent than the ladybug smell. One of mine looked like the back legs were not functioning, but it was wiping its excretions from its bottom to my hand. From what I can tell, they don't even stain, but certain individuals are prone to releasing it.
3) Common on "several Philippine islands, most notably Negros island". They are supposed to breed well in captivity as long as plenty of forest matter is provided. They almost ignore vegetables and fruits in my care, preferring to feed on rotting wood and leaves. They need humidity above 90% and temps around 24 C, or 75 F being ideal.
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/showthread.php?169653-Negros-millipede&highlight=flameleg
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/sho...-Pedes-ID-pls.&highlight=philippine+millipede
4) Do carry natural mites, but the mites easily fall off.
http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/sho...-my-FireLeg-Millipede..&highlight=Trigoniulus
5) have a very glossy body which reaches 14cm or 5-6 inches.
6) Takes over a week to molt. About 5-6 to actually shed the old skin, and then 3-5 to get moving again.
7) The gonopods in the male are hidden, like in this photo (not mine)
8) The red striped version can be purchased through Ken the Bug Guy: http://www.kenthebugguy.com/pet-mil...g-millipede-sub-adult-awesome-millipedes.html
Black body version (brilliant legs according to two accounts http://www.arachnoboards.com/ab/sho.....Find...this...millipede!&highlight=flameleg) at Bugs in Cyberspace: http://shop.bugsincyberspace.com/Flameleg-Millipede-Trigoniulus-macropygus-bic509.htm
These must be different species or something. I would assume that BIG's millipede breeds more easily but I have nothing with which to back this up.
I will update this post when I find out more. If you have any information or pictures to add, please post.
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