How to Care for Your BUGSnSTUFF

How to Care for Your BUGSnSTUFF

Giant African Millipede (Archispiros streptus)

We always appreciate it when folks who own a BUGSnSTUFF BUG-Pet treat it with respect, so here are some guidelines for caring for your new pet:

P The soil, mulch, dirt or other bedding in the cage should be a little moist, but not real wet. It is all right if it gets dry on the surface. Your Millipede will find a place where it is comfortable. A nice piece of cork bark (available at many pet shops) or other bark will help your Millipede find more good places to hang out. Make its home a nice place to live! And don’t forget… COVER THE CAGE!

P Mist the cage a couple of times a week – once more in the dry winter months – depending on the soil dampness (remember not too wet!) Use a spray bottle and filtered tap water or bottled water if possible.

P You should keep a small water dish with a sponge in it. Boil the sponge to sterilize it. You can also use aquarium filter floss (the white cottony stuff in aquarium filters) – it won’t need to be sterilized or changed often. This will ensure your Millipede won’t get too thirsty if you cannot always mist the cage. The sponge or floss will keep it from drowning and will lengthen the time between adding water.

P Give your Millipede regular, filtered sunlight (in a north facing window), or use a Vitalight^® or Repti-Sun^® light for 13-15 hour a day. (We use a timer. You can get one at most hardware stores or Walmart for about $5)

P Normal, room temperature is fine for your Millipede. Avoid cold drafts or super hot conditions – direct sunlight for long periods with no shelter might hurt your Millipede.

P Giant African Millipedes can be handled safely. They do secrete a substance when agitated that should not be ingested. They are delicate, so it is important always to treat them with respect! ALWAYS wash your hands after handling a BUGSnSTUFF BUG-Pet!

P If you can, feed your Millipede a wide variety of uncooked fruits and vegetables. Change the food regularly or it will grow mold. Include a few pieces of dry cat or dog food for protein. Place the food on the lid of a small jar or in a feeding dish (available at most pet shops).

Here are some foods our Millipedes seem to like (try different things!):

Sectioned bananas with fish food flakes on top

Have fun with your new BUGSnSTUFF BUG-Pet! Please call us at 513-719-7168 if you have any questions or fun stories to share!

We make every effort to ensure delivery of healthy, happy animals. By following these guidelines you should be able to enjoy your BUGSnSTUFF BUG-Pet for years. Your new BUGSnSTUFF BUG-Pet is guaranteed for 7 days. If during that time your BUGSnSTUFF BUG-Pet should become unhealthy or die, save the remains and call 513-719-7168 and a replacement or refund may be arranged. While BUGSnSTUFF BUG-Pets are safe when handled properly, BEE, Inc and its subsidiaries assume no responsibilities or liabilities for illness or injury as a result of handling these animals.

Address all inquiries to BUGMAN Educational Entoprises, 2815 Avati Drive, Columbus OH 43207.