half-limp millipede, help

[captainyaoi]

checked on my millipede today and took her out for some handling, only to realize that about 3/4 of her body is completely limp and motionless. her front legs were and head were moving, although that was it. she was on top of the substrate when i found her, but ive never seen her burrow. i just checked on her and shes still in the same state. on her side, only her head moving and reacting when i spray water.

is she close to death or is this just molting? shes so very precious to me and i hope shes not in pain. any advice is very appreciated

 

[fcat]

Can you upload pics in case it helps?

 

[captainyaoi]

Can you upload pics in case it helps?

this was when i first found her. only her head was lifting up

 

[fcat]

And any of her enclosure?

Sorry this is happening. It's probably best you don't handle her.

 

[captainyaoi]

And any of her enclosure?

Sorry this is happening. It's probably best you don't handle her.

took this just now, thank you.. i sprayed some water around and she reacted by moving her head, thats it

 

[fcat]

Pictures can sometimes reveal clues that might point to the problem.

How dry/moist it is, of ventilation is adequate, etc. I would attach another picture of two of the entire enclosure from the outside and one that might reflect or allude to a moisture gradient in your substrate. Moisture is hard to capture but a gradient can usually be seen.

I don't keep millipedes just tarantulas but pictures tell a 1000 words

My main concerns are always dehydration and ventilation.

 

[PillipedeBreeder]

Hello,
your millipede is pretty certainly dying.

Best regards

 

[captainyaoi]

Hello,
your millipede is pretty certainly dying.

Best regards

yep, she passed just around 24 hours after this post : (

 

[patrick nimbs]

yep, she passed just around 24 hours after this post : (

I’m so sorry for your loss. I lost my Bob (my giant centipede) back in 2019 due to accidental poisoning. May your millipede rest in peace.