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I have seen a centipede (Scolopendra heros I think.) kept on a gravel substrate by an extremely respectable facility. It has an artificial burrow to hide in, and is a permanent resident of the zoo.
The idea of using gravel with centipedes intrigues me, mainly because of it's inoganic nature. I prefer to keep my animals in 2.5gal tanks with glass lids that restrict quite a bit of air flow. In an enviroment like this, mold would devolop and mites would thrive in a traditional organic substrate. By using a fine 2-3mm gravel, mites and mold would pose no risk at all. The humidity could be kept high by combining restricted air flow with a water dish and regular mistings.
Before I attempt to experiment with such a setup, I thought It might be wise to discuss it with some experienced people.
-This thread is for polite discussion only: If any flaming arises, I will quietly request the thread be closed-
The idea of using gravel with centipedes intrigues me, mainly because of it's inoganic nature. I prefer to keep my animals in 2.5gal tanks with glass lids that restrict quite a bit of air flow. In an enviroment like this, mold would devolop and mites would thrive in a traditional organic substrate. By using a fine 2-3mm gravel, mites and mold would pose no risk at all. The humidity could be kept high by combining restricted air flow with a water dish and regular mistings.
Before I attempt to experiment with such a setup, I thought It might be wise to discuss it with some experienced people.
-This thread is for polite discussion only: If any flaming arises, I will quietly request the thread be closed-