Listing identity
American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus Complex)
$9.99 -
$24.99
A large North American detritivore for a deep forest-floor setup. This American Giant Millipede is sold within the Narceus americanus species complex because the trade name can include closely related Narceus animals. Current options are Single and 3 Pack; the selected option at checkout controls the quantity and price.
Enclosure and substrate
Prepare a secure, ventilated enclosure with deep, nutritive substrate that includes pesticide-free decayed hardwood and leaf litter. Those materials are part of the animal's food base, not decoration alone. Maintain a damp-to-less-damp gradient without flooding or persistent saturation, and provide shaded surface cover.
Feeding and maintenance
Keep suitable decomposed leaf and wood material available and replace it as it is consumed. Supplemental foods should be pesticide-free, offered in controlled portions, and removed before spoilage. Avoid cedar, resinous woods, chemically treated materials, and substrates of unknown pesticide history.
Keeper safety
This is an observation animal. A disturbed millipede may coil and release defensive secretions that can stain or irritate skin and eyes. Avoid routine handling, wash after necessary contact, and keep hands away from the face.
Arrival preparation
Have the finished substrate system ready before delivery, monitor tracking, and review Shipping Add-Ons. Browse the Millipedes collection for related listings.
A patient, gentle giant. The American Giant millipede is a slow-moving detritivore that spends its time working through leaf litter, decaying wood, and other organic matter. Its calm, deliberate movement and segmented armor make it a favorite for keepers who want a peaceful, hands-off display animal.
Millipedes are non-aggressive and simple to house, curling into a tight coil when startled rather than trying to bite or flee, a defense that's as charming as it is effective.
- Slow, deliberate movement and gentle temperament
- Works quietly through leaf litter and decaying wood
- Curls into a protective coil rather than biting
- A calm, low-key display animal
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Exotic invertebrate field dossier
Prepare for this exact animal
A live millipede listing where adult size, deep nutritive substrate, moisture and ventilation balance, and long-term enclosure space are central.
Best matched for
Keepers prepared to maintain a deep, decomposer-friendly substrate and species-appropriate nutrition.
Keeper caution
Millipedes can release defensive secretions; avoid casual handling and wash exposed skin promptly.
Plan your enclosure
A prepared home comes first
Review the product description and selected option, then gather the enclosure and supplies your animal needs. Ask keeper support if you need help planning the setup.
Before checkout
Confirm the animal, enclosure, and arrival plan
The selected option and the exact listing—not a group-wide assumption—determine what is included.
What should be ready before arrival?
Prepare a secure species-appropriate enclosure, retreat, substrate, ventilation, moisture and temperature plan, and any listed food before the package ships.
What does my selected option include?
Review the option label, price, stock status, and product description above. Size, life stage, sex, and quantity are included only when the selected listing or variant states them.
How should I plan for live delivery?
Read the shipping and live-arrival policy, follow tracking, and bring the package inside promptly. Add weather-appropriate shipping support when the order and forecast call for it.
Where can I ask a species question?
Contact keeper support with the full product title, selected option, destination, and planned enclosure before ordering.
