Probably less than 2 months ago I got, what I think is, a full-grown Narceus Americanus. I got it from the pet store, pretty cheap (15 dollars?), again, full-grown or at least close to it. Up until Tuesday of this week, it lived alone and seemed to do pretty well. Never really surface-active but I saw it a few times. The substrate was moist, always fresh food + bark and leaves, and room temp. I did not prepare my own bark and leaves but got them from the pet store. Veggies and fruits were always washed but never saw them eaten. Also, there was a small bowl of water.
This Tuesday I introduced maybe about an inch-long ivory millipede and springtails from a breeder. Super active, seems really healthy, even ate the fruits I offered. This was the last time I picked up my Narceus Americanus. This was also just a short time since I was just checking in on his health since I knew I wasn't going to be messing around for a while so the new one could adapt. But after this, I noticed towards the surface of the tank, partially buried my Narceus Americanus had not moved. I picked him up, no movement. he was stiff, in a c shape, but not pale. Fearing I could have disturbed a molt I put him down and covered him up. But also fearing they might be dead I found my ivory and put him in a separate cage (still alive and active)
I'm really heartbroken since I do think my Narceus Americanus has died. The C shape rather than a coil seems really concerning. And I feel even worse since I'm worried this is my fault.
I'd love to know the reasons he's died or if it is a molt. And if this is something with my care that caused the death what can I do to ensure this does not happen again to the ivory/future millipedes.
Thank you!
This Tuesday I introduced maybe about an inch-long ivory millipede and springtails from a breeder. Super active, seems really healthy, even ate the fruits I offered. This was the last time I picked up my Narceus Americanus. This was also just a short time since I was just checking in on his health since I knew I wasn't going to be messing around for a while so the new one could adapt. But after this, I noticed towards the surface of the tank, partially buried my Narceus Americanus had not moved. I picked him up, no movement. he was stiff, in a c shape, but not pale. Fearing I could have disturbed a molt I put him down and covered him up. But also fearing they might be dead I found my ivory and put him in a separate cage (still alive and active)
I'm really heartbroken since I do think my Narceus Americanus has died. The C shape rather than a coil seems really concerning. And I feel even worse since I'm worried this is my fault.
I'd love to know the reasons he's died or if it is a molt. And if this is something with my care that caused the death what can I do to ensure this does not happen again to the ivory/future millipedes.
Thank you!
