How much do you really know about millipedes? 8 questions — learn as you go!
📚 What you learned about millipedes
Is a millipede an insect?✅ No, it's a many-legged relative, not an insectMillipedes are not insects; they are many-legged arthropods of their own kind.
Do millipedes really have a thousand legs?✅ No, but big ones can have 300 or moreMost millipedes have far fewer than a thousand legs — even big ones usually have a few hundred.
What does a millipede do when it feels startled?✅ It curls into a tight spiralA startled millipede curls into a tight spiral to protect its soft underside.
How does a millipede defend itself? (It is NOT venomous.)✅ By curling up and giving off a smellMillipedes are not venomous; they curl up and may release a smelly fluid.
What do millipedes like to eat?✅ Decaying leaves and soft veggiesMillipedes munch decaying leaves and wood, plus soft veggies and fruit.
What kind of home does a millipede need?✅ A humid tank with deep substrate to burrowMillipedes need a humid tank with deep substrate to burrow in.
Are millipedes safe and gentle to handle?✅ Yes, they gently walk over your handsMillipedes are gentle and slow, happily walking over flat hands.
How long can a pet millipede live?✅ 5 to 10 yearsMillipedes are long-lived for a bug, living 5 to 10 years.
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