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What is "bug burger"? I may have to try that!

This is one of my new species. Actually it is an unidentified species. The genus Salpidobolus originates from Indonesia. These guys are supposed to release a defensive fluid that can cause chemical burns! So far I have handled them several times and nothing bad has happened. I have 10 specimens...

Unfortunately, I only have a single female left. I have seen over 50 eggs, but have not seen babies yet.

I was sent 2 males and 2 females of this species. My son calls them "pale legs". A very good species for those who like to handle millipedes! At least 2 specimens were always to be seen on the surface. They are very fast and don't seem to be upset by being handled. They mated quite often. ...

I was cleaning out the tank and took a couple photos. There is a tiny baby on the dark stick. A couple adults and several large immatures.

It is old, but the book by Helfer describes both species. On the right you have Y. sophronicum, "Yersin's ground mantis". On the left is Y. solitarium "Horned ground mantis". On your next trip you will need to find S. gracilipes as well. Don't think that one has been kept yet.

Very cool critters! Looks like some species of Thyropygus. Can you give some idea of length?

I can honestly say I have never seen termites for sale. Not even at European web stores! What do you need them for? Depending on where you live, you might be able to locate workers fairly easily. Termites are quite common out here in the desert Southwest. Just pound several wooden stakes in the...

I still fondly remember buying them at Petco for $14.95 each. I have been told that A. gigas is currently no longer being imported into Europe as well. I have a male and female, but don't have high hopes of breeding them successfully.

Thanks! I am just starting to try taking pictures. I've never been much of a shutterbug. My dad was. He passed away at the end of Jan and left me his closet full of camera gear. These photos were taken with a Nikon D80 and its basic lense. I did not even try to use the zoom capability. That will...

The longest native species would be members of genus Orthoporus. They commonly reach 6 or more inches in length, but are not very thick bodied. They can be rather colorful as well. O. ornatus is the most commonly available species. I have a couple Narceus amaricanus that are only 4 inches long...

This is a native species of the SE US. Unfortunately, this female was on her last few legs when I decided to take pictures. She is only about 3 inches long, not one of the largest I have. I will try to get photos of a more "lively" specimen in a day or 2.

This is the female of my pair of AGBs. She is about 9 inches long. The male is about the same length, but a little thicker. The first photo was taken through the glass of the tank. telson

Here are a few additional photos. They show the colors a little better.

I do have N. americanus. In fact, I have both normal colored as well as albinos. But I am always happy to add a few new ones to the tank.

They are not illegal to keep. But they are no longer imported into the US. You are able to buy captive bred specimens. But they are no longer $12-$14 anymore! $60 is now considered very cheap. "Exotic" tends to mean non-native. Orin does have several species of native millipedes. But no US...

Currently, I have 10 different species. I am hoping for a few more by April.

Best advice I can give is for you to contact Orin. He has a nice starter book on millipede keeping that he wrote. I am sure he can sell you a copy and does have some millipedes he might be able to sell you as well. But I do think he is out of the A. gigas that you are interested in at the...

Another African species, but from the Western side of the continent. These guys max out around 10 or so inches in length. While they look like the more common AGB at first glance, they have a cool 2-tone look. Half of each segment is covered in fine texture that make the black color matt. The...

These are another species I have had for about a year. They are from Eastern Africa. They reach a max of about 6 inches in length. Great orange and green colors, just not visible in my photos. I need Yen to run over here and help me take photos! This species reproduces at about "rabbit...