dumpling
Arachnopeon
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- Jan 6, 2022
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i'm a first-time millipede parent and i only just got him yesterday. i believe he is a boy and he is an ivory millipede, unsure of his age though.
right after i placed him in his home after taking him out of the box he was shipped in, he immediately buried himself after wandering around a little bit, and i haven't seen him since. his container is a plastic bin with enough ventilation, moisture, right substrate, etc. so i don't believe there's any issues there. though i'm aware millipedes spend most of their time underground, i cant help but feel a bit worried that he might be stressed from shipment or something. i think the only could be issue that i live in connecticut where it's quite cold these days, however i make sure that he has a heating mat and my room stays at about 65-75F especially at night time so he doesn't get too cold.
considering these factors, this is normal behavior for a millipede that you just took home, right? this question seems to be very specific which is why i'm posting this, because i cant find any answers elsewhere. even if i'm most likely being overly paranoid i still feel like i need answers, lol.
right after i placed him in his home after taking him out of the box he was shipped in, he immediately buried himself after wandering around a little bit, and i haven't seen him since. his container is a plastic bin with enough ventilation, moisture, right substrate, etc. so i don't believe there's any issues there. though i'm aware millipedes spend most of their time underground, i cant help but feel a bit worried that he might be stressed from shipment or something. i think the only could be issue that i live in connecticut where it's quite cold these days, however i make sure that he has a heating mat and my room stays at about 65-75F especially at night time so he doesn't get too cold.
considering these factors, this is normal behavior for a millipede that you just took home, right? this question seems to be very specific which is why i'm posting this, because i cant find any answers elsewhere. even if i'm most likely being overly paranoid i still feel like i need answers, lol.