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I have read a lot of variation in the humidity a millipede prefers. From "sopping wet" to "on the dry side". I have a variety of species so I am sure there will be variance from pen to pen. But where do you keep your humidity?
Also - do you use a hygrometer? I just bought a few with soil probes. I was hoping to get the stick on tape type and have one in each enclosure but the tapes I have found only go up to 60%. The soil probes I purchased were $40; more than I had hoped to pay. I am sure when I feel more confidant I won't use them as much; but while I am learning, it will help.
Millipedes are hard to judge - other animals show immediate signs of environmental stress. Why can't they wilt or pant or languish in some other way so we can "fix" the trouble!! Gah!
So - hygrometer? Yes - No - Which? And how wet is your substrate?
Also - do you use a hygrometer? I just bought a few with soil probes. I was hoping to get the stick on tape type and have one in each enclosure but the tapes I have found only go up to 60%. The soil probes I purchased were $40; more than I had hoped to pay. I am sure when I feel more confidant I won't use them as much; but while I am learning, it will help.
Millipedes are hard to judge - other animals show immediate signs of environmental stress. Why can't they wilt or pant or languish in some other way so we can "fix" the trouble!! Gah!
So - hygrometer? Yes - No - Which? And how wet is your substrate?