Glomeris pulchra & Gromphadorhina sp.

[Joopes]

Does anyone know if Glomeris pulchra can be kept with Gromphadorhina species? I know some people, including myself, have kept North American millipede species with them with various levels of success, but I also know that pill millipedes have rather stringent care sometimes.

I am also wondering how to keep my Gromphadorhina enclosure more moist, because when I overflow the water dish to create a moisture gradient, both the dish and the dampened soil are dry by the next day. This may be due to the fact that I have my fan on every night, lol.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

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Jacob

 

[Polenth]

Glomeris species don't have the same care requirements as hissers. They won't hurt each other, but you won't have an enclosure where they both thrive because they like different environments.

Hissers don't need a lot of moisture. A water bowl and/or fresh food is sufficient (no need to wet the substrate). The bowl shouldn't dry out overnight though, so place the enclosure where the fan isn't blowing directly into it.

 

[Arthroverts]

I agree with @Polenth, keeping them together really isn't ideal for either but especially for the Glomeris, as they aren't quite as hardy as the Gromphadorhina and are unlikely to last long in an enclosure with them, especially if it is catered more towards the roaches or is a middle-ground setup.

Thanks,

Arthroverts