Epibolus pulchripes
Epibolus • Pachybolidae
A colourful, active East African millipede — dark-bodied with vivid red legs. Hardy and easy, a great beginner giant: warm (72-82°F), humid (70-80%) substrate of deep soil, leaf mulch, and rotting wood, plus a calcium source. In the wild it burrows deep to aestivate through the dry season. Detritivore. Harmless; can release a mild defensive fluid, so wash hands after handling.
Temperature
72-82°F
Humidity
70-80%
Prey size: n/a (detritivore)
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
5-5.5 inches (12-14 cm)
Growth Rate
slow
Native Region
East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania)
Temperament
docile, active
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