I just came home with a giant African millipede. I have been researching about them for awhile now so I know the basic care for them but just have a couple questions. I have seen it written that they should have calcium powder sprinkled over their food. However, since they are herbivores I am wondering how they would obtain calcium in the wild & if this is necessary in maintaining the health of my millipede.
My second question is in regards to water intake. I was told at the pet store to purchase a sponge as it is easier for them to get the water from that than drinking the water directly. I have read though that they actually "drink' from standing pools of water so a sponge is not needed. This made sense as there are no sponge stations set up in the wild for them to drink from.
I would greatly appreciate any feedback on these two issues from anyone who has background knowledge on these little guys.
Thanks,
pdm
My second question is in regards to water intake. I was told at the pet store to purchase a sponge as it is easier for them to get the water from that than drinking the water directly. I have read though that they actually "drink' from standing pools of water so a sponge is not needed. This made sense as there are no sponge stations set up in the wild for them to drink from.
I would greatly appreciate any feedback on these two issues from anyone who has background knowledge on these little guys.
Thanks,
pdm