How difficult is it to keep West African Red-legged Millipede?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the ideal temperature for West African Red-legged Millipede?

The ideal temperature for West African Red-legged Millipede is 25〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of West African Red-legged Millipede?

The average lifespan of West African Red-legged Millipede is 3-5 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does West African Red-legged Millipede get?

West African Red-legged Millipede typically reaches Up to 14cm (about 15mm wide) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for West African Red-legged Millipede?

The price of West African Red-legged Millipede varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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West African Red-legged Millipede

Q: What should I feed West African Red-legged Millipede?

West African Red-legged Millipede feeds on: Leaf litter and white rotten wood as the staple; flowers, vegetables and protein are rarely accepted. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Pelmatojulus ligulatus

A medium-sized millipede from the secondary rainforests of West Africa. The front half of each ring is yellow to yellow-orange and the rear half dark brown to almost black, with a conspicuously glossy body, red antennae and short reddish-brown legs. It eats leaf litter and white rotten wood and needs high humidity.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

25〜28℃

Lifespan

3-5 years

Size

Up to 14cm (about 15mm wide)

Diet

Leaf litter and white rotten wood as the staple; flowers, vegetables and protein are rarely accepted

About

Pelmatojulus ligulatus is a pachybolid millipede ranging from Benin through Togo to Nigeria, where it mainly inhabits secondary rainforest. At up to 14cm long and about 15mm wide it counts as a medium-sized species. On each double segment the front section above the defensive glands is yellow to yellow-orange and the rear section dark brown to almost black, and the whole body is conspicuously glossy. The head and anal segments are dark brown, the antennae red, and the legs reddish brown and short. Adult males show sole pads on the tarsi. The species is crepuscular and nocturnal and hardly ever climbs, so neither extra lighting nor climbing structures are required. Keep it in an enclosure with a floor area of at least 30 x 40cm, with 10cm or more of substrate topped by a layer of leaves. Leaf litter and white rotten wood form the main diet and must never run out. The animals mature at roughly two years old and breed readily once settled, but sourcing enough leaf litter and rotten wood makes this only a qualified beginner species.

Source: GBIF